With the theme 'Life will be safe through prevention of Covid and Diabetes '65th Foundation Day of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh and Diabetes Awareness Day was observed on 28 February 2021 along with various programs across the country.

To mark the day, Diabetic Association of Bangladesh organized different programs to make the people aware about diabetes. On this Occasion, Diabetic Association of Bangladesh organized a road show (standing program on the side of the road with placards in hand) from BIRDEM to Gate of Ramna Park opposite to the corner of Matsya Bhaban.

On this occasion, Posters and leaflets for creation of awareness were published. Besides, banners and festoons were displayed during the road show near BIRDEM complex and at different areas of the city to signify the day.On this Occasion, special issues of the association's own publications 'Kanti', health magazine 'Diabetes Newsletter' and special supplements were published in several newspapers. 

Free diabetes screening camps were organized by BADAS at some important points in the city. Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital and Research Institute (ICHRI) organized a special Heart Camp at their hospital complex. On this occasion, National Healthcare Network (NHN), and Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) also organized free diabetes screening at their different centers in the capital city. A question-answer session between selected diabetic patients and specialized physicians were also arranged at BIRDEM auditorium. 

Besides a discussion meeting was organized at the BIRDEM auditorium on the day to mark the occasion, where Nuruzzaman Ahmed MP, Minister in charge of the Ministry of Social Welfare of the Government of Bangladesh graced the occasion as chief guest. Prof. AK Azad Khan, President of BADAS presided over the session. The meeting was addressed by Secretary General of the Association Mr. Mohammad Sayef Uddin, Vice President of the Association Mr. Abdul Mueed Chowdhury and Professor MKI Qayyum Chowdhury, Director General of BIRDEM. Professor Faruqe Pathan presented the key note paper in this regard.

Certificates and crests are awarded to ideal diabetic patients at the ceremony. During this session, Mr. Mahbub-uz-Zaman, a member of the National Council of Bangladesh Diabetic Association, was honored with a gold crest as an ideal patient as he maintains a disciplined and active life for more than 60 years after detection as a diabetic patient.