Dhaka:The Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) is set to hold a scientific seminar tomorrow to enhance awareness of osteoporosis, promote bone health, and emphasize prevention strategies in observance of World Osteoporosis Day 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the seminar, titled "Osteoporosis A Preventable Epidemic," will take place at 1100 am at the Convention Hall of the Specialised Hospital Building of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) in the capital.
Dr. Zubaida Rahman, vice-president of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, will be the chief guest at the seminar. Special guests will include Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain and State Minister and MP Dr. Mohammad Abdul Muhit. The event will also see the participation of BNP Standing Committee Member and DAB Chief Adviser Prof. Dr. Farhad Haleem Donar and BMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. F. Siddiqui.
DAB President Prof. Dr. Harun Al Rashid will preside over the seminar, with Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Khalequzzaman Dipu presenting the keynote paper. The program will feature a question-and-answer session, a panel discussion, and a quiz. This year's theme is "Build, Protect and Strengthen Your Bones for Life," with Incepta serving as the scientific partner of the event.
World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on October 20 to raise awareness about osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.