Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Cancer experts have called for making cancer screening mandatory in certain cases to ensure early detection and reduce mortality rates.

They made the call on Friday, the closing day of the two-day Bangladesh International Cancer Congress 2025, held at the Radisson Blu Dhaka, organized by the Oncology Club Bangladesh.

During a media briefing on the last day, cancer specialist Dr. A.F.M. Kamal Uddin presented his research paper, highlighting both global and local cancer scenarios and warning of the alarming rise of cancer in Bangladesh if preventive measures are not taken immediately, said a press release issued on Friday.

Dr. Kamal noted that Bangladesh currently faces a severe shortage of radiotherapy machines compare...