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DHAKA, Nov 22, 2025 (BSS)- A roundtable discussion aimed at improving the postgraduate residency program in Bangladesh was held at Shaheed Dr Milton Hall of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) here today.

Chaired by BMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Prof. Dr. Md. Sayedur Rahman joined the programme as the chief guest. 

Prof Sayeedur Rahman said BMU must take the lead in developing the country's healthcare system to produce world-class specialist physicians for Bangladesh. 

Emphasizing on the importance of keeping pace with the rapid technological changes and innovation, he said the residency programme should be modernized accordingly.

Prof Shahinul Alam said the institution has already undertaken numerous initiatives in healthcare services, education and research. 

He noted that faculty development and digitalization efforts are underway to transform BMU into an AI-based smart hospital alongside training activities.

During the roundtable discussion, experts presented significant papers on the management, assessment, admission process, curriculum, monitoring and future challenges of the residency programme.
 
Among others, Khulna Medical University (KMU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Md Ruhul Amin, BMU Director (IT) Prof Dr AKM Akhtaruzzaman, Prof Dr Md Sohel Mahmud Arafat, Prof Dr Md Ibrahim Siddique, Prof Dr Chowdhury Meshkat Ahmed, Prof Dr Md Humayun Kabir Talukder, Prof Dr M Mostafa Zaman and Prof Dr Mohammad Saiful Islam, were present at the meeting.

Additionally, VC of Chattogram Medical University (CMU) Prof Dr Omar Faruq Yusuf, BMU Pro-VC (Research & Development) Prof Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Hawlader, Treasurer Prof Dr Nahrin Akhter, BCPS President Prof Mohammad Shahidullah and other distinguished medical education experts shared their views at the event.

BMU Pro-VC (Admin) Prof Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad delivered his welcome address while its Registrar Prof Dr Md Nazrul Islam conducted the programme.

Deans, Chairmen of different Departments, faculty members and various panel experts were also present at the roundtable discussion.