Ensuring food security for all (Daily Star) 

Daily Star (Bangladesh) published an op-ed that stated, IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report indicates that per capita consumption of cereals has declined while that of meat, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables and milk has increased across South Asia. In the case of Bangladesh, one of the reasons for improvement in its nutritional status, reduction in child stunting, underweight and wasting is the diversity in diet. Still, food security for the vulnerable people during crises such as COVID-19 also requires strong social safety net measures. The government of Bangladesh has expanded social safety net programs in the budget for fiscal year 2020-21.