17/06/2026
Congratulations on Securing a Prestigious BMRC Research Grant
The Department of Community Nutrition proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Taslima Khatun, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Community Nutrition, on her outstanding achievement in securing a prestigious Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) Research Grant as the Principal Investigator.
Her research project, entitled “Body Shape Perceptions and Eating Disorder Determinants in School Girls (12–16 Years) Living in Dhaka City: A Cross-Sectional Study,” addresses a critical and emerging public health concern affecting adolescent girls in Bangladesh. By exploring body image perceptions and the underlying determinants of eating disorders among school-going girls, this study aims to generate valuable scientific evidence that will support the development of effective nutrition, mental health, and adolescent health promotion strategies.
This notable accomplishment reflects Ms. Khatun’s unwavering commitment to research excellence, academic leadership, and the advancement of evidence-based public health practice. Her dedication to addressing contemporary nutritional and behavioral health challenges exemplifies the highest standards of scholarly achievement and professional service.
The Department of Community Nutrition takes immense pride in this significant milestone and recognizes it as a testament to the growing research excellence and academic contributions of its faculty members. We are confident that the findings of this important study will contribute meaningfully to the understanding of adolescent health issues and help inform future policies, programs, and interventions aimed at improving the well-being of young people in Bangladesh.
We wish Ms. Taslima Khatun every success in the successful implementation and completion of this important research project and look forward to the valuable contributions it will make to the fields of nutrition, public health, and adolescent health research.
Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition and remarkable achievement. May this success inspire many more impactful research endeavors in the years ahead.
