World Physiotherapy Day 2026 Observed at JUST

Jashore: September 09, 2026: Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) observed World Physiotherapy Day 2026 with great enthusiasm through a colorful rally, cake-cutting ceremony, and an academic symposium. The day-long program was organized by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (PTR).

The observance commenced at 10:00 AM with a vibrant rally starting from the Dr. M. R. Khan Medical Center, circling the administrative building, and culminating back at the medical center. Following this, faculty members and students gathered in front of the PTR department for a ceremonial cake-cutting.

Subsequently, a seminar titled "The Role of Physiotherapy in Prevention, Management, and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke" was held at the Prof. Mohammad Sharif Hossain Gallery in the Kazi Nazrul Islam Academic Building.

Addressing the symposium as the chief guest, JUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Yarul Kabir highlighted that physiotherapy has evolved into an indispensable dimension of modern medicine and human well-being. He emphasized its critical role in post-cardiac arrest and post-stroke rehabilitation. Underscoring that JUST hosts the country’s pioneering public university physiotherapy department, he urged students to cultivate professional excellence and clinical integrity to maintain the university's leadership in national healthcare.

Professor Dr. Mohammad Faruque Hossain, Treasurer of JUST, attended the session as the special guest. Keynote presentations were delivered by Dr. Abu Haider Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Neurologist, and Dr. Muhaimin Zisan, Cardiology Consultant, both from the 250-bed General Hospital, Jashore. They elaborated on the scientific significance and clinical efficacy of physical therapy in managing neurological and cardio-respiratory complications.

Chaired by Dr. Md. Firoz Kabir, Chairman of the PTR Department, the discussion featured speeches from Prof. Dr. Md. Nasim Reza, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Dr. Rajib Hassan, Deputy Registrar of the Bangladesh Rehabilitation Council; Assistant Professor Dr. Kazi Md. Emran Hossain; and Lecturer Dr. Ahmadullah Hil Galib.

The event was also attended by Dr. Farjana Nasrin, Chair of the Department of English; Proctor Dr. Md. Hamidur Rahman; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dipak Kumar Mondal; alongside faculty members and students across the university

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