(BSS) - 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.

To mark the day, a colorful awareness rally was brought out at 8:30am from the Cabin Block of BMU, marching across the campus and concluding at the Super Specialised Hospital.

Following the rally, a scientific seminar was held in the auditorium of the university`s Super Specialised Hospital, 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 addressed the seminar as chief guest while BMU Treasurer Professor Dr. Nasrin Akhtar, General Secretary of Doctors Association of Bangladesh Dr Zahirul Islam Shakil and BMU medicine faculty dean Professor Dr. Shamim Ahmed addressed as special guests.

A panel of experts at the seminar included Prof Dr. Ferdous-Ur Rahman of 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 of Respiratory Medicine department.

In his speech, Prof Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad said, "Updated drugs for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension would soon be available in Bangladesh."

He emphasized that the appropriate dosage must be determined 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 noted that four of the five leading global causes of death are respiratory-related and highlighted ongoing efforts by DAB to develop new guidelines for the treatment of tuberculosis, pneumonia, asthma, and COPD for physicians.