Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Breast cancer cases in Bangladesh are rising alarmingly, increasing burden on women, families, and the healthcare system, say experts.

Public health experts say early detection and awareness campaigns are now more crucial than ever.

For thousands of women and their families, breast cancer is a fight against both the disease and financial hardship.

Public health campaigners urged the government to introduce nationwide cancer screening programmes to reduce preventable deaths, particularly from breast cancer.

They also stressed on the need to lower the cost of breast cancer screening and treatment.

Sources said, population-based cancer registry established by Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) reveals concerning trend...