Department of Community Nutrition - BUHS

Warmest congratulations to our respected Taslima Khatun Ma'am on becoming the new Head of the Department of Community Nutrition.

It was a pleasure for the students to present a small token of appreciation and extend our best wishes on this special occasion.

Wishing you success, inspiration, and excellence in your new leadership role.

Congratulations and best wishes for the journey ahead✨️!

The Department of Community Nutrition extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Madumita (Principal Investigator) and Ms. Manika Rani Sarker (Co-Principal Investigator) on their remarkable achievement in securing a prestigious BMRC research grant.

Their research project, titled "Glycemic Response of Variously Processed BR-28 Rice among Healthy Subjects," represents a significant contribution to the field of nutrition science and public health research. This accomplishment reflects their unwavering dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to advancing evidence-based knowledge for the betterment of society.

The Department takes immense pride in the outstanding success of its esteemed faculty members and is confident that this research will make a valuable impact on nutritional science and healthcare in Bangladesh.

We wish them every success in the successful completion of the project and many more distinguished achievements in their future academic and research endeavors.

Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition and outstanding accomplishment.

Congratulations on Securing a Prestigious BMRC Research Grant
The Department of Community Nutrition proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Taslima Khatun, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Community Nutrition, on her outstanding achievement in securing a prestigious Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) Research Grant as the Principal Investigator.
Her research project, entitled “Body Shape Perceptions and Eating Disorder Determinants in School Girls (12–16 Years) Living in Dhaka City: A Cross-Sectional Study,” addresses a critical and emerging public health concern affecting adolescent girls in Bangladesh. By exploring body image perceptions and the underlying determinants of eating disorders among school-going girls, this study aims to generate valuable scientific evidence that will support the development of effective nutrition, mental health, and adolescent health promotion strategies.
This notable accomplishment reflects Ms. Khatun’s unwavering commitment to research excellence, academic leadership, and the advancement of evidence-based public health practice. Her dedication to addressing contemporary nutritional and behavioral health challenges exemplifies the highest standards of scholarly achievement and professional service.
The Department of Community Nutrition takes immense pride in this significant milestone and recognizes it as a testament to the growing research excellence and academic contributions of its faculty members. We are confident that the findings of this important study will contribute meaningfully to the understanding of adolescent health issues and help inform future policies, programs, and interventions aimed at improving the well-being of young people in Bangladesh.
We wish Ms. Taslima Khatun every success in the successful implementation and completion of this important research project and look forward to the valuable contributions it will make to the fields of nutrition, public health, and adolescent health research.
Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition and remarkable achievement. May this success inspire many more impactful research endeavors in the years ahead.

World Food Safety Day 2026:
Quiz Session
​On the occasion of 'World Food Safety Day', a special Quiz Session was organized during the seminar conducted by the Department of Community Nutrition Bangladesh University of Health Sciences.
​The session was successfully facilitated by Manika Rani Sarker, Associate Professor Department of Community Nutrition, BUHS.
​The primary objective of this competition was to encourage and evaluate the students' knowledge of food safety and public health nutrition. The active and enthusiastic participation of the students added great value to the event.
​Some glimpses of the Quiz Session are shared below.

বিইউএইচএসে বিশ্ব খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা দিবস পালন নানা আয়োজনে বিশ্ব খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা দিবস পালন করল বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব হেলথ সায়েন্সেস (বিইউএইচএস)। গত রবিবার ঢ...

🍉 World Food Safety Day 2026: Addressing Food Safety and Health Hazards 🍏
​7th June,special seminar featured an enlightening presentation by Taslima Khatun, Associate Professor and Head,Department of Community Nutrition at Bangladesh University Of Health Sciences. As the Keynote Speaker, she delivered a comprehensive talk on "Food Safety, Food Adulteration, and Health Hazards," exploring the critical challenges and preventative strategies for ensuring a safer, healthier future for all.
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https://www.kalbela.com/national/297524

বিশ্ব খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা দিবস পালন করল বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব হেলথ সায়েন্সেস | কালবেলা বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব হেলথ সায়েন্সেস (বিইউএইচএস) বিভিন্ন কর্মসূচির মাধ্যমে বিশ্ব খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা দিবস পালন .....

🍉 বিশ্ব খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা দিবস ২০২৬ 🍏
​"From burden to solutions - safe food everywhere" প্রতিপাদ্যকে সামনে রেখে আজ বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব হেলথ সায়েন্সেস ক্যাম্পাসে 'ডিপার্টমেন্ট অব কমিউনিটি নিউট্রিশন' এবং 'নিউট্রিশন ক্লাব'-এর যৌথ উদ্যোগে বিশ্ব খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা দিবস ২০২৬ উদযাপিত হয়েছে।
​দিবসটি উপলক্ষে আয়োজিত র‍্যালি ও বিশেষ সেমিনারে উপস্থিত ছিলেন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সম্মানিত ট্রেজারার স্যার, ফ্যাকাল্টি অব পাবলিক হেলথ-এর ডিন, বিভিন্ন বিভাগের প্রধানগণ, প্রক্টর, সহকারী শিক্ষকবৃন্দ এবং শিক্ষার্থীবৃন্দ। সেমিনারে মূল বক্তা হিসেবে উপস্থিত ছিলেন কমিউনিটি নিউট্রিশন বিভাগের প্রধান তাসলিমা খাতুন। সকলের স্বতঃস্ফূর্ত অংশগ্রহণে আয়োজনটি সফলভাবে সম্পন্ন হয়েছে।
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🌍World Food Safety Day 2026

Safe food is everyone's right and everyone's responsibility.

To observe World Food Safety Day, the Department of Community Nutrition and Nutrition Club are organizing a Seminar and Rally to raise awareness about food safety and healthy food practices.

✨ Event Highlights:
🔹 Expert discussions on food safety and public awareness
🔹 Awareness rally
🔹 Exciting quiz competition
🔹 Attractive prizes for winners

We cordially welcome everyone to participate in this meaningful event and join us in promoting food safety awareness for a healthier and safer future.

📅 Date: 7 June 2026