Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Humanity was all she believed in

Twenty-year-old Sara Islam’s consent to donate her organs after her death has given new life to four, two with completely damaged kidneys and two without eyesight, in the country’s first successful transplantation of organs from a brain-dead patient.

Architect Mubasshar Hussain no more

Architect Mubasshar Hussain passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early today.

Spend more time in research: PM to doctors

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 14, 2022) re-emphasised to put concentration on research in the country's medical sector, saying excellence is not achieved without research.

PM inaugurates BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 14, 2022) inaugurated the much-awaited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Super Specialized Hospital, first of its kind in the country, aiming to provide specialised treatment at a cheaper cost.

Haji Salim admitted to BSMMU

Dhaka-7 lawmaker Haji Md Salim was sent to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) today, a day after he was sent to jail in a corruption case.

HC cancels "casino kingpin" Samrat’s bail

The High Court today cancelled the bail granted to expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat in a corruption case.

BSMMU sets up ‘fever clinic’ at Betar Bhaban

BSMMU has set up a “fever clinic” at Bangladesh Betar Bhaban in Shahbagh. Doctors are regularly providing services at the “clinic”, set up at the ground floor of Betar Bhaban, BSMMU said in a press release.

Liver Transplant: BSMMU does it, first by a public hospital

Surgeons at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) have successfully performed liver transplant for the first time at a government hospital in the country.

BSMMU approves to run a course on Autism and NDDs

The Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA) received the approval to run a course on Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs) by the Academic Council of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on 1 April, 2019.

April 20, 2018
April 20, 2018

Big leap at BSMMU

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) successfully conducted its first bone marrow transplant, adding a new

August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017

SC releases full verdict asking BSMMU to reinstate 140 doctors

The Supreme Court (SC) releases the full verdict directing authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to reinstate its 140 doctors whose appointment process were declared illegal by the High Court.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Tragic death of a journalist

At the end of last month, Ali Hossain Ripon had gone deep inside Thanchi upazila of Bandarban to cover the months-long food crisis that struck the impoverished people of the remote area.

April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016

Prof Zakaria Swapan BSMMU’s new Pro-VC

Prof ASM Zakaria Swapan has been made new Pro-Vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for a period of three years.

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

Poet who bled rage, hymned love passes away

He was the poet of love first and foremost, but when it called for, he bled rage. One of the most prolific and dynamic poets on the

January 24, 2016
January 24, 2016

Journo leader Altaf Mahmood dies

Altaf Mahmud, president of the pro-Awami League faction of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists, dies at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka.

October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015

One in three older women suffer from Osteoporosis

Around the world, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men are at risk of an osteoporosis fracture, says the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

[WATCH NOW] Bangladesh's codeine cough syrup crisis

Bangladesh is a major market for addictive codeine-based cough syrup smuggled from India where authorities are trying to crack down.

August 19, 2015
August 19, 2015

Hospitalise Rizvi, HC tells jail authorities

The High Court directs prison authorities to hospitalise BNP Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed for treatment.

August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015

Deaths in toxic paracetamol: 6 officials jailed

A Dhaka court jails six owners and employees of the now-defunct BCI (Bangladesh) for 10 years for producing lethal paracetamol.