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Bangladesh Medical University

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Bangladesh Medical University
বাংলাদেশ মেডিক্যাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Other name
BMU[1]
Former name
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Research (IPGMR) (1965-1998)[2]
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (1998-2025)
TypePublic graduate medical university
Established1965; 60 years ago (1965) as PG Hospital, 1998; 27 years ago (1998) as Medical University
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorMd. Shahinul Alam[3]
Director (Hospital)Brig. Gen. Dr. Abu Noman Md Mosleh Uddin[4]
Address
Projonmo Square, Shahbag, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue
,
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh

23°44′20″N 90°23′41″E / 23.7389°N 90.3948°E / 23.7389; 90.3948
CampusUrban
Websitebsmmu.edu.bd

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) is a graduate medical university in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[5][6] It was established in 1965 as Institute of Postgraduate Medical Research (IPGMR). The university offers postgraduate degrees in various medical specialties and programs including MPhil, MPH, MD, MS, PhD, and various diploma degrees.[7][8]

It also serves as a teaching hospital. In 2022, a 750-bed super-specialised hospital was established at BMU.[9][10][11]

History

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The establishment of the university was an upgrade of the Institute of Postgraduate Medicine and Research (IPGMR), which was established in December 1965 as a government-controlled postgraduate institute for medical research and education. It was housed in Hotel Shahbag, which is now defunct and was once the biggest hotel in Dhaka. The hotel was named after Shahbag, the neighborhood where it was located.[12]

Since 2010, many medical and public health colleges/institutes have become affiliated to BSMMU, such as BIRDEM, BIHS, DMC, SSMC, NICVD, and NITOR.[13]

It was renamed after the first President of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by Act 1 of 1998 of Jatiyo Sangshad.[14]

After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, On April 13, 2025, the interim government of Bangladesh issued an ordinance naming the university from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University to Bangladesh Medical University.[15][16][17]

Library and publications

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BMU has an academic library known as BSMMU Central Library, and a digital library. The university publishes a peer-reviewed medical journal, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal. ISSN 2224-7750(online) 2074-2908 (print).[18] It publishes 4 issue per year.[19]

Vice-chancellors

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The institution has had ten vice-chancellors since it began in 1998:[20]

  1. M. A. Qadri (30 Apr 1998 - 9 Jan 2001)
  2. Md. Tahir (10 Jan 2001 - 17 May 2001)
  3. Mahmud Hasan (18 May 2001 - 23 Nov 2001)
  4. M. A. Mishu (24 Nov 2001 - 21 Dec 2006)
  5. Md. Tahir (21 Dec 2006 - 4 Nov 2008)
  6. Md. Nazrul Islam (5 Nov 2008 - 24 Mar 2009)
  7. Pran Gopal Datta (25 Mar 2009 – 24 Mar 2012)
  8. Pran Gopal Datta (25 Mar 2012 – 24 Mar 2015)
  9. Kamrul Hasan Khan (24 March 2015 – 23 Mar 2018)
  10. Kanak Kanti Barua (24 March 2018 –23 March 2021)
  11. Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed (29 March 2021 – 28 March 2024) [21]
  12. Deen Mohammad Noorul Huq (28 March - 18 August 2024)[22]
  13. Md Sayedur Rahman (28 August 2024 – 4 December 2024)
  14. Md. Shahinul Alam[23] (4 December 2024 – Present)

Campus

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The BMU campus has five multiple-floor buildings that house a variety of academic, medical, and residential spaces. The Graduate Nursing campus is located in Poribagh, Shahbag, Dhaka.[24][25][26]

BMU Faculty and Department

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It consists of 8 faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Surgery, Faculty of Basic Science and Para Clinical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medical Technology, Faculty of Nursing, and Faculty of Preventive and Social Medicine. These faculties offer courses such as MD, MS, M.Phil., M.MEd, BSN, MSN, Diploma, MPH, and PhD.[27][28]

BMU admission procedure

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Admission procedures for MD, MS, M.Phil., M.MEd, Diploma, MPH, BSN,[29] MSN, and PhD programs vary each year. The admission process includes a written test, followed by a viva and a final medical examination. Admission is highly competitive in Bangladesh, with only a few students being selected.[30] Every student receives a stipend from the Graduate Nursing Department, which is staffed by renowned teachers.[31][32]

Affiliated health sciences institutions

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List of affiliated colleges/institutes under BMU:[33]

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  • BMU Main Gate
    BMU Main Gate
  • Schematic layout of BMU campus
    Schematic layout of BMU campus
  • BMU A block from Shahbag Square
    BMU A block from Shahbag Square
  • B block (Academic building).
    B block (Academic building).
  • Sacred fig tree at BMU campus.
    Sacred fig tree at BMU campus.
  • A block BMU.
    A block BMU.
  • Faculty of Basic Science and Para Clinical Science
    Faculty of Basic Science and Para Clinical Science
  • Super specialized hospital, BMU
    Super specialized hospital, BMU
  • E block BMU.
    E block BMU.
  • C block BMU.
    C block BMU.
  • Cabin block BMU.
    Cabin block BMU.
  • D block BMU.
    D block BMU.
  • OPD 1 BMU.
    OPD 1 BMU.
  • OPD 2 BMU.
    OPD 2 BMU.
  • TSC of BMU.
    TSC of BMU.
  • TSC of BMU.
    TSC of BMU.

Notable alumni

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Notable faculty

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