Shawdesh desk:

Mohammad Munir Chowdhury, Director General of National Science and Technology Museum, said fasting kills virus and bacteria, strengthens metabolism and destroys cancer from human body.

He came up with the remarks at a discussion meeting titled ‘Health benefits of  Ramadan’ held at the Musium on Monday. A total of 135 students of Darujjannat Siddikia Kamila Madrasah joined the meeting.

The  scientist said “Physicians, scientists and researchers proved that fasting has unlimited health benefits. Fasting destroys cancer cells.  Even, fasting control gastric and diabetes and increase physical stability.”

“Through fasting, people can become closer to Almighty Allah and show empathy to poor people,” he said.