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DHAKA, May 8, 2026 (BSS) – A three-day 'Thyroid Fair-2026' began in the capital on Thrusday to raise awareness about thyroid diseases and provide affordable treatment and screening services ahead of the World Thyroid Day to be observed on May 25.

The fair is being organised jointly by The Thyroid Center Ltd. and BITMIR at Subastu Ittehad Square in capital's Dhanmondi under the themes “Know, Test, Conquer” and “Your Thyroid, Your Protector”.

Patients are receiving treatment at reduced costs, while people at risk of thyroid diseases are being offered diagnostic services at 50 percent discount. 

Children below one year of age are receiving treatment free of cost 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 chief guest.

Speaking at the programme, Prof Faridul highlighted the growing importance of specialised thyroid treatment facilities in Bangladesh and 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 stressed the need for stronger healthcare facilities and wider public awareness to tackle the growing burden of thyroid diseases.

Founding Chairman of The Thyroid Center Ltd and BITMIR Prof Dr A.K.M Fazlul Bari, also Director and Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at NINMAS and President of Bangladesh Thyroid Society, addressed the programme alongside leading endocrinologists and nuclear medicine specialists.

Among others present were 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.

The organisers expect nearly 3,000 patients to receive free and subsidised healthcare services during the three-day event.

Prof Dr A.K.M Fazlul Bari said 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.