At a virtual presentation of the Livestock Department in Rangpur, attended by Adviser Farida Akhter, images of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina were displayed alongside their quotes. The presentation, delivered by Project Director Golam Rabbani, drew controversy when the photos appeared prominently on-screen.
Farida Akhter criticized the move as “disrespectful,” saying:

“At this interim period, displaying their photos over the sacrifices of so many lives is unacceptable. Fascism has many faces—we must act whenever we recognize it.”
She noted that the project director admitted it was an error and apologized, but assured that she would look deeper into the matter and take necessary action.
Shifting focus, Farida highlighted the ministry’s key responsibility: controlling livestock diseases and preventing transmission to humans. She said the government is working with the World Health Organization and has set targets for vaccine production.