In Bangladesh, the conversation around spaying and neutering often gets stuck on one idea: “it’s not natural.” It sounds like a fair concern. Animals are meant to reproduce, so why interfere?

On World Veterinary Day 2026, Dr Mir Nishat Tasnim Tania, Senior Veterinarian of Bangladesh Animal Care Center (BACC), emphasises how veterinarians are essential health workers safeguarding public health, food security, and animals.

Mastura Farzana Mohona, Managing Director of Pawsitive Veterinary Clinic, is reshaping the landscape of pet healthcare in Bangladesh.