World Arthritis Day 2026, Theme: “Achieve Your Dreams!” — Keep Moving Towards Your Dreams

World Arthritis Day 2026

Theme: “Achieve Your Dreams!” — Keep Moving Towards Your Dreams

On 12 October, to mark World Arthritis Day 2026, the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, and the Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society jointly organized an awareness rally and scientific discussion. The event aimed to highlight the significance of the day, raise public awareness about arthritis, encourage timely treatment, and promote collective efforts to improve patients’ quality of life.

The scientific session was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kenan, Director of NITOR and President of the Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society. Discussions covered the fundamentals and classification of arthritis, its clinical presentation, and the modern management of osteoarthritis.

The session was moderated by Assistant Professor Dr. Golam Mahmud Suhash.

Speakers and Participants

• Chair: Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kenan, Director, NITOR, and Convener, Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society

• First speaker: Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Assistant Registrar, Pink Unit-1, NITOR

Topic: Basic Concept of arthritis, classification and clinical presentation.

• Second speaker: Dr. Md. Ziaul Hasan, Assistant Professor, Violet Unit-2, NITOR

Topic: Overview and management of osteoarthritis

• Rapporteur: Dr. Golam Mahmud Suhash, Assistant Professor, Red Unit-1, NITOR

• Vote of thanks: Mr. Md. Masud Rana Khan, General Manager, Sales Operations, Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC

The expert panel included:

• Professor Dr. Mohammad Wakil Ahmed

• Professor Dr. Erfanul Huq Siddiqui, Professor, Bangladesh Medical University, and Member Secretary, Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society

• Professor Dr. Md. Abu Awal Shamim

• Professor Dr. Md. Tajul Islam

• Professor Dr. Mohammad Serajus Salehin

• Professor Dr. Md. Masudur Rahman

• Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman

• Professor Dr. Mohammad Sayeed Mahmud

Following the session, a colorful rally and procession took place on the hospital grounds, with the participation of attendees.