Maintaining proper hormonal balance is essential for a healthy life, speakers said at a seminar held at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU).
The seminar, titled “World Hormone Day 2026,” was organized by the University Central Seminar Sub-Committee at the university’s Block A auditorium on Monday.
The discussion focused on the role of hormones in the human body, their wide-ranging impact on diseases, and the importance of diagnosing and treating complex hormone-related conditions.
Professor Dr Sharmin Jahan of the Department of Endocrinology presented a paper titled “Endocrine Gems: Lessons from Most Challenging Cases,” where she provided guidance on diagnosing complex endocrine disorders.
Associate Professor Dr Nusrat Sultana, also from the Department of Endocrinology, presented “Hormone Matters: Endocrine Health Across the Lifespan.”
She said hormones are essential at every stage of life, playing a crucial role in growth, intelligence, metabolism, reproduction, and overall bodily functions. Hormonal imbalance, she noted, can lead to diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth-related complications, infertility, and various issues during adolescence.
Speaking as the chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr FM Siddiqui said hormones have a profound impact on various systems and organs in the human body, influencing many diseases.
He added that doctors face such challenges regularly in clinical practice and stressed the need for greater awareness and knowledge about hormones among both physicians and the general public.
The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr Afzalun Nesar, chairman of the Department of Virology and president of the University Central Seminar Sub-Committee, and moderated by Assistant Professor Dr Khaled Mahabub Murshed (Mamun) of the Department of Medicine.
Special guests included Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) Professor Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Howlader, Treasurer Professor Dr Nahreen Akhtar, and Registrar Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam.
Speakers emphasized that hormones play a vital role throughout human life—from birth to death—and maintaining a balanced hormonal system is crucial for proper bodily functions. They also stressed the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of hormone-related diseases.
