, June 7 -- As the FIFA World Cup, 2026 approaches, Bangladesh is once again transforming into a vibrant arena of football passion where support for favorite teams goes far beyond watching matches.

From city streets draped in giant flags to tea-stall debates over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the tournament has become a nationwide celebration that transcends sport.

In the southern district of Patuakhali, that enthusiasm has found a unique expression inside a doctor's chamber.

Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman, a pain management specialist and assistant professor of anesthesiology at Patuakhali Medical College Hospital, has captured public attention with an unusual World Cup offer: patients who visit his chamber wearing an Argentina jersey w...