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An awareness program was organized at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) on the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2026. Marking the occasion, a discussion meeting was held at the lecture hall of the Super Specialized Hospital in the capital under the initiative of Bangladesh Medical University.
The program was attended by Prof. Dr. F. M. Siddiqui as the chief guest. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad.
Special guest at the event was Md. A. Samad Mridha, Managing Director and CEO of Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL). In his speech, he stated that hypertension has now become a major global public health concern. According to the 2025 report of the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 283,800 people died from cardiovascular diseases in Bangladesh in 2024, and approximately 52 percent of those deaths were linked to high blood pressure.
He further mentioned that more than 10 million people worldwide die every year due to hypertension-related complications, surpassing the combined death toll of all infectious diseases. This clearly indicates that hypertension is a silent yet extremely dangerous health risk.
He said, “To prevent and control hypertension, everyone must become more aware. Regular blood pressure monitoring, reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical exercise, and managing stress can help prevent this silent killer.”
He also urged people to raise awareness at both personal and family levels and emphasized collective efforts to build a healthy and conscious society.
According to the “Health and Morbidity Status Survey-2025” conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), hypertension ranks first among the top ten diseases in Bangladesh, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
The speakers described hypertension as a “silent killer” and stressed the importance of regular health check-ups, balanced nutrition, physical exercise, and positive lifestyle changes for its prevention and control. Expert speakers noted that increasing awareness and receiving timely treatment can significantly reduce hypertension-related complications.
Teachers, physicians, and students attending the program also emphasized the importance of healthy living, balanced food habits, and regular exercise in preventing high blood pressure.
Through this initiative, awareness regarding hypertension increased among participants, encouraging greater interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
