Dhaka:The Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) is set to organize a scientific seminar tomorrow aimed at raising awareness about osteoporosis, promoting bone health, and highlighting preventive measures against the disease. This event is part of the celebrations for World Osteoporosis Day 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the seminar, titled "Osteoporosis A Preventable Epidemic," will commence 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 serve as the chief guest. Special guests will include Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain and State Minister and MP Dr. Mohammad Abdul Muhit.
BNP Standing Committee Member and DAB Chief Adviser Prof. Dr. Farhad Haleem Donar and BMU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. F. Siddiqui are also scheduled to attend. The seminar will be presided over by DAB President Prof. Dr. Harun Al Rashid, with Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Khalequzzaman Dipu presenting the keynote paper.
The event 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." Incepta is the scientific partner of the seminar. World Osteoporosis Day, observed annually on October 20, aims to increase awareness about osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and raises the risk of fractures.