Like every year, 'World Pharmacist Day' is being celebrated in different countries of the world in Bangladesh. In continuation of this, "Bangladesh Diploma Pharmacists Association" celebrated the day on 25th September through meetings, gatherings, seminars and various public awareness activities on the premises of the Department of Medicine Administration.
Speakers at the pre-assembly rally said that this issue needs to be given high importance immediately if state management is to be sustainable and secure.
The speakers said that if it is not possible to prevent counterfeit adulteration of medicines, maintain quality and ensure supervision at all levels, the aspiration of sustainable healthcare will remain unfulfilled and the country and the nation will suffer immensely.
The speakers demanded the appointment of pharmacists in the top positions of medicine administration with adequate bachelor's and diploma pharmacists at government and private levels to ensure safe and affordable availability of medicines to the public.
Masuk Hossain Chowdhury and Palash Das presided over the function while Nasir Ahmed Ratan, Mahmudul Haque Liton, Zahir Uddin Kajal, Mizanur Rahman, SM Jasim Uddin and others spoke. Later, a colorful rally was held around Mohakhali Health Complex. The rally was inaugurated by Dr. Um Umme Aziz Nasima Khandaker, Principal and Director, Institute of Health Technology, Dhaka.
Pharmacy: ‘Always trusted for your health’. Here the pharmacist profession is referred to as a faithful friend of a patient or customer.