The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Tuesday celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day 2025, highlighting the shared heritage of traditional medicine between India and Bangladesh.

Themed “Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet,” this year’s observance underscored Ayurveda’s role in ensuring both individual well-being and ecological balance.

Delivering the welcome address, IGCC Director Ann Mary George said India and Bangladesh share historic, linguistic, and cultural ties, with Ayurveda being practiced in Bangladesh for centuries. Alongside Unani, Yoga, and Homoeopathy, she noted, Ayurveda remains integral to Bangladesh’s health policy.

Ann Mary George pointed out that similar geo-climatic conditions allow both countries to share a wealth of medicinal plants, creating opportunities for joint research and innovation. She also mentioned that Bangladeshi students frequently travel to India for studies in traditional medicine, further deepening cultural and academic exchanges.

In his keynote address, Dr Sarik Hasan Khan, Vice Principal of the Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College in Dhaka, highlighted the importance of Ayurveda and Unani systems in preventive healthcare.

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The programme featured a short film titled “Journey of Ayurveda,” a yoga demonstration by IGCC instructor Shahanaz Parvin Shikha, and an interactive session led by Farhana Sultana Karim, founder of Yoga Bliss in Dhaka.

The event also showcased Ayurveda’s enduring relevance in promoting holistic health and sustainable living, while reinforcing the spirit of friendship and cooperation between India and Bangladesh.