GAU marks World Egg Day 2026

Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) observed World Egg Day 2026 on Friday, highlighting the nutritional benefits of eggs and calling for more research to ensure safer, healthier eggs and poultry products.

Organised by the university’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FVMAS), the programme featured a rally and a discussion meeting under the theme “Protein that Powers and Protects”.

The rally began at the faculty premises at 10am, toured the campus and ended at July 36 Square. Teachers and students joined the procession, raising slogans to promote egg consumption and raise public awareness of its nutritional value.

GAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr GKM Mustafizur Rahman attended the discussion at the Old Auditorium as the chief guest. Prof Dr Md Aminul Islam, head of the Department of Dairy and Poultry Science, delivered the keynote presentation, while FVMAS Dean Prof Dr Md Taimur Islam chaired the session.

Addressing the event, the vice-chancellor stressed the need for research-driven approaches to producing safer, healthier and more nutritious eggs and poultry meat.

Referring to advances in egg-related research in developed countries, he urged researchers to develop practical innovations suited to Bangladesh’s needs.

He also called for greater efforts to make eggs accessible to people from all walks of life, stressing their importance in daily diets and in ensuring nutritional security.

Other speakers included Prof Dr Md Monjurul Islam, dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development; Proctor Prof Dr Mohammad Saiful Alam; Prof Dr Md Morshedur Rahman of the Department of Dairy and Poultry Science; and Prof Dr Md Golam Haider of the Department of Pathobiology.

Asst Prof Khairunnesa of the Department of Dairy and Poultry Science delivered the welcome address.

The programme also featured a flash poster presentation competition, with the vice-chancellor handing prizes to the winners.

World Egg Day was first observed in Vienna, Austria, in 1996.