Dhaka: The World Lung Day 2025 was observed today at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) through various programs hosted by the BMU Chest Diseases Department in collaboration with the Chest and Heart Association of Bangladesh.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the day commenced with a colorful awareness rally at 8:30am, starting from the Cabin Block of BMU. The rally proceeded across the campus and concluded at the Super Specialised Hospital, drawing attention to lung health issues.
Subsequently, a scientific seminar was conducted in the auditorium of the university’s Super Specialised Hospital. The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr. Shamim Ahmed, Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at BMU. BMU Pro-Vice Chancellor (admin) Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad served as the chief guest. Special guests included BMU Treasurer Professor Dr. Nasrin Akhtar, General Secretary of Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Dr. Zahirul Islam Shakil, and BMU medicine faculty dean Professor Dr. Shamim Ahmed.
A panel of experts at the seminar featured Prof Dr. Ferdous-Ur Rahman from BMU’s Internal Medicine Department, Prof Dr. Anwarul Anam Kibria, Vice President of the Chest and Heart Association of Bangladesh, and Associate Professor Dr. Rajasish Chakraborty from the Respiratory Medicine department.
In his address, Prof Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad announced that updated drugs for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension would soon be available in Bangladesh. He stressed the importance of determining the appropriate dosage before use and discussed the advantages, limitations, costs, and socio-economic implications of modern pulmonary hypertension treatment in the country.
DAB General Secretary Dr. Zahirul Islam Shakil emphasized that four of the five leading global causes of death are respiratory-related. He also highlighted ongoing efforts by DAB to develop new guidelines for the treatment of tuberculosis, pneumonia, asthma, and COPD for physicians.