Rajib Dey:
A two-day international scientific conference “BD Intervention 2026” organized by the Bangladesh Society of Cardiovascular Interventions (BSCI) began yesterday, May 1, 2026, at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. Minister for Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, MP inaugurated the conference as the chief guest.
At the inaugural ceremony, Minister Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain said that heart disease is one of the major health challenges in Bangladesh. The current government is giving top priority to the development of the medical sector. I want to provide world-class cardiac care to remote areas of the country through the Ministry of Health with the help of modern technology and expert doctors. He said that I seek the cooperation of cardiac health doctors in improving the healthcare services of women and children affected by cardiac disease in our country. He further said that international conferences like BD Intervention 2026 will advance Bangladesh in heart disease treatment by enhancing the skills of young doctors and exchanging knowledge. The government will provide all-round support to such initiatives. The government is working so that the people of the country get better medical services. The minister laid special emphasis on increasing public awareness, healthy lifestyle and preventive measures to prevent heart disease.
Director General of the Directorate General of Health, Professor Dr. Prabhat Chandra Biswas said that through this conference, our doctors are getting acquainted with the latest international research and technology. This will significantly improve the quality of cardiac care in the country.
Director General of the Directorate General of Health Education, Professor Dr. Nazmul Hossain mentioned that the training village and fellows course for young doctors are very timely initiatives. Through this, the next generation of interventional cardiologists will be developed.
BSCI President Professor Dr. Khalequzzaman said in his presidential address that the main goal of this conference is to introduce interventional cardiologists of Bangladesh to global technology. We want to work together to ensure world-class cardiac care for patients in Bangladesh. Dr. Asaduzzaman, who is under the overall supervision, said, live case transmission, structural heart sessions and lectures by international faculty have made this conference unique.
The main attraction of the conference is live case transmission from Dhaka and China. Lectures by world-renowned cardiologists from 4 continents.
Hands-on training village for young doctors.
Discussions on structural heart disease, coronary and peripheral interventions. Fellows course and case competition.
More than 1,100 local and foreign cardiologists have participated in this mega event. The organizers said that this conference will have a long-term positive impact on heart treatment in Bangladesh. BD Intervention 2026 conference will continue till May 2, 2026.
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