Bangladesh Medical Association


Bangladesh Medical Association is the national professional association of medical doctors in Bangladesh. Mustafa Jalal Mohiuddin is the President of the Bangladesh Medical Association while Md. Ehteshamul Huq Choudhury is the General Secretary.

History

The association traces its origins to the Pakistan Medical Association which was established in 1948. Following the Independence of Bangladesh, doctors in Bangladesh reorganized remnants of the Pakistan Medical Association and adopted a constitution of Bangladesh Medical Association on 14 January 1973.

Structure

BMA is run by Central Council and Central executive committee. Officers are elected by the members of BMA for two years.

International affiliation

The association is a member of the Commonwealth Medical Association and the World Medical Association. It is affiliated with the British Medical Association.

Branches

BMA has 67 regional branches all over the country. Each branch has elected president and general secretary of their own.

Publication