The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has announced that it is treating the recent case involving the preparation of food with cat meat with utmost seriousness.

The incident involves Arafat Hossain, a Bangladeshi national, who was arrested by the Immigration Department early this morning on charges related to this allegation.

According to the ministry, the arrest followed a tip-off from a private source, leading to Hossain's apprehension with police assistance. The ministry confirmed that Hossain is now in immigration custody.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has stated that it is conducting a thorough investigation in collaboration with all relevant institutions to address the matter.

The ministry emphasized its commitment to ensuring food safety and security and will closely monitor similar cases to prevent any future occurrences.