Bangladesh Lung Foundation

17/05/2025

28/03/2025

Spreading joy this Eid! ✨ Bangladesh Lung Foundation, in collaboration with Safa Samad Communication, distributed Eid gift packages at Rudranagar Darul Quran Madrasa and Karimpur Madrasa & Orphanage in Darshana, Chuadanga. A small gesture to bring smiles to those in need.

24/03/2025

Bangladesh lung Foundation stands with the theme of Forum of International Respiratory Societies - FIRS-

"No more excuses. Let’s break the chain of transmission to end TB."

24/03/2025

🌍 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025 | Bangladesh Lung Foundation

Bangladesh detected 3.13 lakh TB cases in 2024, up from 3.01 lakh in 2023, after screening 30 lakh symptomatic individuals, according to NTP. As one of the 30 high TB-burden countries, Bangladesh observes World Tuberculosis Day, 2025 under the theme: "A TB-free Bangladesh can be achieved through commitment, investment, and service delivery."

Today, on World TB Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting tuberculosis in Bangladesh. Despite significant progress, TB remains a major public health challenge, with rising multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases and post-tubercular lung disease (PTLD) affecting many survivors.

The Bangladesh Lung Foundation (BLF) plays a vital role in addressing tuberculosis and post-tubercular lung disease (PTLD) through advocacy, research, and collaboration. It actively supports National TB Control Program (NTP) initiatives, BLF collaborates with ICDDR,B on research to screen TB with AI and ultra portable Xray and works with the Damien Foundation to enhance rehabilitation strategies.

Join us in raising awareness and advocating for stronger policies, better treatment access, and continued research to eliminate TB and support survivors. Together, we can ensure a TB-free Bangladesh!

03/03/2025

"চিকিৎসা সেবা ও চিকিৎসার মানোন্নয়ন এবং ক্যাডার বৈষম্য নিরসন" বিষয়ে বাংলাদেশ লাং ফাউন্ডেশনের বিবৃতি।

28/02/2025

Dr Mohammad Abdus Shakur Khan, Treasurer, Bangladesh Lung Foundation talked on the platform of RESPIRE Global 2025 about the Foundation and it's work range!

22/02/2025

The MR Khan Memorial Poster Session at Pulmocon 2025, organized by the Bangladesh Lung Foundation (BLF), honored five outstanding research posters featuring clinical studies and case reports. This prestigious award supports young researchers by providing a travel grant and registration to APSR 2025 in Manila, Philippines fostering global collaboration in respiratory medicine.

The winners include:

Dr. Adity Ara Trisha (Can climbing prevent environmental to***co smoke-induced decrement of hippocampal catalase and glutathione peroxidase?)

Dr. Sheikh Nazmul Islam (Usefulness of blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio for the prediction of intensive care needs among patients admitted with community-acquired pneumonia)

Dr. Sadia Sultana Resma (Changes in the health-seeking behaviors among family members of patients with severe COVID pneumonia)

Dr. Risha Neogie (Beyond the Virus: Unmasking Post-COVID Depression in Bangladesh)

Dr. Md. Shahjahan Ali (Usefulness of addition of arterial blood bicarbonate with STOP-Bang questionnaire in increasing the screening efficiency of obstructive sleep apnea),

and Dr. Sabrina Rahman Tarafder (Unilateral pleural effusion in a young boy: Common presentation of a rare disease).

Pulmocon, BLF’s flagship conference, continues to advance respiratory research and education in Bangladesh.

This session was proudly sponsored by Nipro JMI.

22/02/2025

The Shamsul Huq Memorial Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research at Pulmocon 2025 is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of Pulmonology in Bangladesh. It recognized four exceptional researchers for their significant contributions to pulmonary medicine. This prestigious award honors groundbreaking studies that advance respiratory health and patient care.

The winners of this year’s award, each receiving a thesis grant are:

# Dr. Md. Hamza – Frequency and covariance of pulmonary fungal infection in BAL fluid, fungal culture among high-risk hospitalized patients of a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional study.

# Dr. Nowroj Ahmed – Association between LHR (lymphocyte-to-high-density-lipoprotein ratio) and severity of airflow limitation in COPD: A cross sectional study.

# Dr. Tasnuva Tahsin Toha – Utility of the fifteen-step climbing stair oximetry test in assessing disease severity in stable COPD patients: A cross-sectional study.

# Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman – Usefulness of confusion, respiratory rate, and shock index, age-65 score to assess the severity of community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients.

Their research reflects excellence in pulmonary science, addressing critical challenges in respiratory disease diagnosis and management.

21/02/2025

The grand finale of Pulmocon-2025 was marked by a meaningful post-conference community engagement at Abdul Hamid Foundation Hospital, Keraniganj, where experts interacted with patients, raised awareness, and emphasized the importance of lung health at the grassroots level.

Over four transformative days, Pulmocon-2025 brought together 1200+ delegates from 22 countries, featuring cutting-edge discussions, groundbreaking research, and global collaborations to advance lung health.

This marks the official closing of Pulmocon-2025!

See you again at Pulmocon-2027 for another milestone in respiratory care!

20/02/2025

Bangladesh lung Foundation celebrated its 18th anniversary by planting trees.

19/02/2025

Bangladesh Lung Foundation is honored to have Prof. Syed Atiqul Haq a pioneer in rheumatology and a guiding force in advancing autoimmune disease management in Bangladesh, as the orator for the "AKM Shamsul Huq Memorial Oration."

A distinguished researcher and educator, Prof. Haq has played a key role in shaping rheumatology practice in the country and has contributed significantly to global medical literature.

His lecture on "A Holistic Approach to Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (CTD-ILD)" provided invaluable insights into the multidisciplinary management of this complex condition, emphasizing the critical intersection between rheumatology and pulmonology.

19/02/2025

Pulmocon 2025 starts with the first session "Meet the experts".