Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) on Tuesday organised a university central seminar titled "World Hormone Day 2026" at its A Block Auditorium, highlighting the need to maintain proper hormonal balance in the human body, raise awareness about the wide-ranging effects of hormones, and emphasise the diagnosis and treatment of complex hormone-related diseases. The seminar was organised by the Central Seminar Sub-Committee on Monday.
At the event, Professor Dr Sharmin Jahan of the Department of Endocrinology presented a paper titled "Endocrine Gems: Lessons from Most Challenging Cases", where she offered guidance on the diagnosis of various complex endocrine disorders. Associate Professor Dr Nusrat Sultana of the same department, in her presentation "Hormone Matters: Endocrine Health Across the Life Span", said hormones are essential at every stage of life. She said proper hormonal balance is necessary for growth, intelligence, metabolism, reproduction and the smooth functioning of the body.
She added that if hormonal balance is disrupted, normal physiological functions cannot operate properly. She identified diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth-related problems, infertility and various problems during puberty as major hormone-related conditions. She said ensuring proper hormonal balance is essential for a healthy life and disease prevention.
