Premier University holds breast cancer awareness rally

Premier University organised a rally to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month-2026 at its Dampara central auditorium on Wednesday, in collaboration with Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), CSCR Hospital and the Postgraduate Surgery Academia.

CCC Mayor and Premier University Board of Trustees Chairman Shahadat Hossain attended the programme as the chief guest, while Vice Chancellor Prof SM Nasrul Quadir chaired it.

In his speech, Mayor Shahadat stressed the importance of raising public awareness about breast cancer, early detection and timely treatment. 

He also underscored the need to keep homes and surrounding areas clean and prevent waterlogging to combat dengue and other diseases.

The mayor called for collective efforts to expand healthcare access, particularly for disadvantaged people, and urged citizens to spread awareness messages throughout society.

VC Prof Nasrul Quadir said cooperation among educational institutions, physicians and relevant authorities was essential to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage women to seek early diagnosis and timely treatment. 

He said Premier University remained committed to supporting public welfare initiatives.

CSCR Hospital Chairman Khurshid Jamil Chowdhury and Chattogram Medical College Hospital Associate Professor Sakera Ahmed attended the event as special guests.

Premier University Registrar Mohammad Iftekhar Monir, faculty members, officials and employees were also present.