Calling upon citizens to unite in building a healthy and prosperous nation (‘আসুন সবাই মিলে সুস্থ ও সুন্দর দেশ গড়ে তুলি’), President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stressed the critical need for public awareness and regular blood glucose screenings to combat the growing threat of diabetes. In an official message issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, ahead of World Diabetes Day (observed Saturday, November 14), the President welcomed national observances aligned with the 2026 theme—‘Diabetes: No More Delay, Act Now’.
Highlighting that diabetes is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management, the President warned that uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to severe complications, including heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, and amputations. He noted that rapid urbanization, sedentary habits, and dietary shifts are accelerating diabetes rates across the country.
Read nextState Minister Aminul Haq Stresses Biogas as Crucial Solution to Energy Crisis at Cumilla Youth Development EventCommending the ongoing contributions of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association (BADAS), President Mirza Fakhrul urged media outlets, social and cultural organizations, and public-private institutions to join hands in spreading preventive awareness and ensuring accessible care so that affected individuals can lead normal, active lives.
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