World Physiotherapy Day Celebrated at JUST

The World Physiotherapy Day-2022 was celebrated at Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST) through various events including Ananda Sobhajatra (Fun Procession), cake cutting, discussion meeting, cultural program etc. These programs were conducted on the initiative of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (PTR) department of the university on Saturday. The day-long program of World Physiotherapy Day began with a joyous procession at 9:30 a.m. from Dr. MR Khan Medical Center and ended in front of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Academic Building. Then the discussion program started. JUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain was virtually connected as the chief guest. He said, Jessore University of Science and Technology is the first university in Bangladesh to open Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (PTR) department after overcoming numerous hurdles. The teachers and students of this department have already organized various programs including free medical camps in different villages of the region. It is really a pleasure for us. Today we have proved that it was the right and timely decision to open this department. JUST vice chancellor said that he himself has been receiving physiotherapy treatment for a long time and is doing well. He mentioned that he does not have to take painkillers for this. He wished the day an all round success. The Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Technology of JUST emphasized the importance of physiotherapists. Dr. Md. Iqbal Kabir Zahid said that the Rehabilitation Council can take necessary initiatives to appoint physiotherapists in every district and Upazila of the country. In addition to the employment of some young people, marginal people of the country will benefit a lot. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department Chairman Dr. Md. Feroz Kabir presided over the meeting. Prof. Dr. Md. Iqbal Kabir Zahid, Dean of Faculty of Biology and Technology, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Dr. Md. Tanvir Islam, Executive Member of Bangladesh Rehabilitation Council. Dr. Shamim Ahmed, Vice Principal of Mymensingh College of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, Dr. Roksana Akter, Pediatric Neuro Specialist Physiotherapist, Dr. Alauddin Sohail and others also spoke in the discussion meeting. At the end of the discussion meeting, a cake was cut to mark the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day with the participation of the guests, teachers and students of PTR department. In the afternoon, an interesting cultural programs were held with the participation of students of the department.