World Occupational Therapy Day 2026

CRP observed World Occupational Therapy Day 2026 on 27 October under the theme “Participation Matters.” To mark this special occasion, CRP organised several events, including a rally at CRP Savar and a discussion session at CRP Mirpur, Dhaka.

The morning rally was inaugurated by CRP Founder Valerie Taylor and Executive Director Dr. Mohammad Sohrab Hossain, with the participation of CRP staff and BHPI students from the Occupational Therapy department.

The discussion session was graced by Professor Dr. Saifun Nahar, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, as the Chief Guest. Associate Professor Dr. Hasan Habibur Rahman, Head of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Dhaka, and Professor Dr. Yamin Shahriar Chowdhury, Head of the Department of Pediatric Neurology at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Dhaka, attended as Special Guests.

Through these activities, CRP highlighted the importance of occupational therapy in promoting participation, independence, inclusion, and meaningful engagement in everyday life for people.