Dhaka: A three-day ‘Thyroid Fair-2026’ commenced in the capital on Thursday to raise awareness about thyroid diseases and provide affordable treatment and screening services ahead of World Thyroid Day, which will be observed on May 25. The fair is organized jointly by The Thyroid Center Ltd. and BITMIR at Subastu Ittehad Square in Dhanmondi under the themes ‘Know, Test, Conquer’ and ‘Your Thyroid, Your Protector’.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, patients are receiving treatment at reduced costs, and people at risk of thyroid diseases are being offered diagnostic services at a 50 percent discount. Children under one year of age are receiving free treatment during the 7-9 day fair. Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences and former Secretary General of Bangladesh Thyroid Society, Prof Dr Faridul Alam, inaugurated the fair as the chief guest.
Prof Faridul, speaking at the program, highlighted the growing importance of specialized thyroid treatment facilities in Bangladesh. He praised ‘The Thyroid Center’ for its role in creating awareness and expanding healthcare services despite limited resources. He also expressed concern over the rising number of thyroid and thyroid cancer patients in the country and emphasized the need for stronger healthcare facilities and broader public awareness to address the growing burden of thyroid diseases.
The event was addressed by the Founding Chairman of The Thyroid Center Ltd and BITMIR, Prof Dr A.K.M Fazlul Bari, who is also Director and Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at NINMAS and President of Bangladesh Thyroid Society. Leading endocrinologists and nuclear medicine specialists, including Secretary General of Bangladesh Endocrine Society Dr Shahjada Selim, Prof Dr Abu Bakar Siddique, Head of the PET-CT Department at NINMAS, and senior BITMIR faculty member Dr Sonia Ferdous, were present.
Organizers expect nearly 3,000 patients to receive free and subsidized healthcare services during the three-day event. Prof Dr A.K.M Fazlul Bari noted that nearly 20 percent of the country’s population suffers from thyroid disorders, while around 60 percent of affected people remain outside the healthcare system. He urged people to undergo screening tests for early diagnosis and treatment.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha