Professor Md. Abul Faiz, FRCP, FCPS, Ph D (UK)

Worked in different capacities since 1978, obtained Ph D from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, in 1993. During his long career, he held positions as Professor of Medicine, Director General of Health Services, the Principal of Dhaka Medical College, and Dean of Medicine, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

He contributed as Chair/Member in various national, regional, and global committees related to Clinical Care, Guideline Development, Medical Education, Research, and Health Sector policy.

As a globally recognized expert in tropical medicine and public health, he is renowned for research on malaria, snakebite, and poisoning. He was a long-term collaborator in research, primarily focusing on malaria and snakebite for over two decades. He served as Co-Chair of the WHO Snakebite Envenoming Working Group, Board Member of DNDi, TDR Joint Coordination Board, and The Global Fund.

Currently, he is the President of the Toxicology Society of Bangladesh and Chairman of Dev Care Foundation, Bangladesh.

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Professor Md. Amir Hossain, FCPS

Md. Amir Hossain graduated as MBBS from Sher-e-Bangla Medical College, Barishal in September 1982 and obtained FCPS in July 1990 (Internal Medicine) from Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons (BCPS). He joined as an in-service trainee in 1982 and worked for 33 years across primary, secondary, and tertiary government hospitals.

During his career, he served as Professor and Head of Medicine in medical colleges, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and member of academic councils at Chittagong University, Chittagong Medical University, and BCPS (Internal Medicine).

After retiring from government service, he worked as Principal of Chattagram International Medical College and Director of its hospital, a private medical institution in Chittagong.

He contributed as Chair/Member in various committees and societies at regional, national, and international levels, focusing on clinical care, guideline development, medical education, research, and health sector policies.

He has published over 50 articles in national and international journals. He received the "Paper of the Year" award in 2010 from the British Medical Journal for work on rectal artesunate suppositories in the treatment of severe malaria at the community level.

As a tropical medicine expert, he is globally recognized for achievements in malaria, poisoning, and snakebite research. He served as President of The Bangladesh Society of Medicine (BSM), Chittagong branch, and currently serves as President of The Bangladesh Society of Infectious and Tropical Disease (BSITD), a member of the Toxicology Society of Bangladesh, and General Secretary of Dev Care Foundation.

Professor Rasheda Samad, MBBS, FCPS

Professor Rasheda Samad has worked in various capacities since 1989 and earned her FCPS from the Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1998.

Over a long and distinguished career, she held several key positions, including Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Chattogram Medical College and Hospital.

She has actively contributed as Chair and Member of various national, regional, and global committees focused on clinical care, guideline development, medical education, research, and health sector advancement.

As a leading expert in Tropical Medicine, she is globally recognized for her research achievements in malaria, dengue, poisoning, and snakebite.

Currently, she serves as the Treasurer of The Dev Care Foundation, where she continues her commitment to advancing healthcare and research in underserved communities.

Prof. Dr. Zainab Begum, Ph D

Worked in different capacities since 1966, in 1978 successfully completed the research work & was awarded Ph D degree from the University of Clermont Ferrand, France with distinction for the research in Rumen Physiology: “Microbial Population, dynamics, effect on Bio-chemical aspects on a particular regime in rumen of sheep.”

Prior to this she had to obtain French Langage Certificate (Intensive Course for one year) from CAVILAM, VICHY, FRANCE & D.E.A Degree in PROTISTOLOGY from the same University.

During her long career she held different positions as Professor & Head of the Department of Zoology, Chattogram College; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Local Govt. Rural Development & Co-operatives Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

Currently she is Executive Member of Dev Care Foundation.

Jesmin Akhter, M.Sc

Jesmin Akhter, born on 12 July 1961, is a life member of Dev Care Foundation and a versatile professional with an M.Sc. in Botany from the University of Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh, obtained in 1983.

Through Dev Care Foundation, she contributes to healthcare promotion and health research, applying her leadership skills to support rural health education initiatives.

During her long career, she has held various notable positions including: General Secretary, Dev Care Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Life Member, Alumni of Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh; Life Member, Chattogram Kidney Foundation, Chattogram, Bangladesh; and Former Director, Centre for Specialized Care & Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Her lifelong commitment to community well-being and her strong background in life sciences empower her to make a lasting impact in public health and education sectors.

Professor Dr. Md Serajul Hoque, MBBS, FCPS, MS

Professor Dr. Md Serajul Hoque is a life member of Dev Care Foundation and a highly respected figure in the field of surgery and urology. He earned his FCPS in Surgery in 1990 from the Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons, and later completed his MS in Urology from Dhaka University in 2005.

Throughout his long and distinguished medical career, he served in various academic and clinical leadership positions. His contributions to surgical education and patient care have been widely recognized in the medical community.

He retired in 2015 as Professor of Urology, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, mentorship, and service to the healthcare sector. His involvement with Dev Care Foundation reflects his continued commitment to supporting community health and medical advancement.

Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Quader, MBBS, D-Card, MD

Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Quader, MBBS, D-Card, MD (DU), has worked in various capacities since 1982 and obtained his MD in Gastroenterology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2002.

Over his long and distinguished career, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Chattogram Medical College. He has made significant contributions as a teacher and clinical researcher in the field of medical education.

A leading specialist in Gastroenterology, Liver, and Pancreatic diseases, he has served as a dedicated clinician and interventionist for decades.

Currently, he is working as a Consultant and Interventionist in Gastrointestinal and Hepatologic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the Centre for Specialized Care and Research (CSCR), a prominent tertiary care hospital in Chattogram, Bangladesh. He is also an active member of the Dev Care Foundation.

Professor Shahena Akter, MBBS, FCPS

Professor Shahena Akter graduated with an MBBS from Chittagong Medical College in September 1991 and obtained her FCPS in Gynaecology and Obstetrics from the Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons (BCPS) in July 2003.

She joined government service in 1995 and has served in various capacities across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare settings. During her distinguished career, she has held prestigious positions including Professor and Head of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Principal of Chittagong Medical College, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and member of the Academic Council of Chittagong University.

She was also a member of both the Academic Council and Syndicate of Chittagong Medical University. Her contributions extend to regional, national, and international committees and societies, focusing on clinical care, guideline development, medical education, research, and health sector administration.

Professor Akter has published over 20 articles in national and international journals and has demonstrated a deep commitment to community-based healthcare. She was honored with awards by OGSB, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW), and DGHS at the national level.

She also received the Young Scientist Award from the Thai Menopausal Society and the Shan S. Ratnam Young Gynaecology Award from the Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Currently, she is the Vice President of the Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of Bangladesh (OGSB), Chittagong branch, and an Executive Committee Member of Dev Care Foundation.

Professor Aniruddha Ghose, MBBS, FCPS, MD

Dr. Aniruddha Ghose, Professor in the Department of Medicine at Chittagong Medical College & Hospital, graduated in 1994. He obtained his fellowship in Internal Medicine in 2005 and MD in 2007. He has served at various levels of healthcare facilities and is currently engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.

He has received training on various tropical diseases, research methodology, good clinical practice, and toxinology both at home and abroad. Dr. Ghose works as a national-level trainer on Malaria, Dengue, Kala-azar, Snakebite, and Poisoning, and internationally on Snakebite.

He played an important role in the formulation of the Bangladesh National Guidelines on Malaria, Dengue, Kala-azar, H1N1 influenza, Poisoning, and Snakebite. He has been involved in national and multinational research from the community level to tertiary healthcare facilities.

He is currently the Principal Investigator (PI) in several research projects related to Poisoning, Snakebite, and Tuberculosis, and Co-Investigator in various drug trials. As a leading tropical medicine expert, he is globally recognized for his contributions in snakebite, malaria, and poisoning research.

Dr. Ghose is currently the Chief Editor of the CMCTA Journal. He previously served as General Secretary of the Bangladesh Society of Infectious and Tropical Disease (BSITD), and currently serves as Treasurer of the Toxicology Society of Bangladesh and is a Life Member of Dev Care Foundation.

Professor Md. Abdus Sattar, MBBS, FCPS

Worked in different capacities since 1994, obtained FCPS from Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons in 2003. During his long career, he held various positions, including Consultant of Medicine at Cox’s Bazar District Hospital, and worked at Chittagong Medical College for more than 16 years in various roles.

Currently, he is serving as Professor and Head of Medicine at Chittagong Medical College; Chairman of the Ethical Review Committee (ERC); and Secretary of the Medical Education Unit (MEU) at the same institution. In the recent past, he was the President of the Society of Medicine, Chattogram branch, Bangladesh.

He is a member of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APMT), and has contributed as a member in various committees at the national and regional level on clinical care, guideline development, medical education, and research.

Being a leading tropical medicine health expert, he has contributed significantly to research on malaria, poisoning, and snakebite. He was the President of the Bangladesh Society of Medicine (BSM), Chattogram Branch, and currently serves as the Vice President of the Bangladesh Society of Infectious and Tropical Disease (BSITD), member of the Toxicology Society of Bangladesh, and a life member of Dev Care Foundation.

Dr. Abdullah Abu Sayeed

Dr. Abdullah Abu Sayeed completed his MD in Internal Medicine in 2009. He has served in various capacities across multiple levels of healthcare facilities in Bangladesh and is currently engaged in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

He has received specialized training in Tropical Diseases, Research Methodology, and Good Clinical Practice. Dr. Sayeed is actively involved as a national-level trainer on Malaria, Dengue, Snakebite, and Poisoning. He contributed significantly to the formulation of the Bangladesh National Guidelines on Malaria, Dengue, Poisoning, and Snakebite.

Dr. Sayeed has extensive experience participating in national and multinational research initiatives spanning community to tertiary healthcare levels. He is currently involved in several ongoing research projects focusing on Poisoning, Snakebite, and Malaria.

He serves as Co-Editor of the CMCTA Journal and holds several organizational positions, including Treasurer of the Bangladesh Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases (BSITD), Joint Secretary of the Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB), and Life Member of the Dev Care Foundation.

Dr. Rumana Rashid, MBBS, MPH

Dr. Rumana Rashid completed her MPH from NIPSOM under the University of Dhaka in 2010 and is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Community Medicine at BITID, Faujdarhat, Chattogram.

Throughout her career, she has actively contributed as a member of various national and regional committees, focusing on guideline development, medical education, research, and community-based health initiatives.

She has served as a co-investigator in multiple national and international research projects and collaborated with organizations such as ICDDR,B and the Mérieux Foundation.

Her research interests include public health, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, snakebite, and animal bite management.

Currently, she holds the position of General Secretary for the Ethical Review Board (IRB) of Dev Care Foundation and is a life member of Dev Care Foundation, BSITD, and TSB—reflecting her dedication to advancing healthcare and research, particularly at the community level in Bangladesh.

Dr. Rehnuma Rashid, MBBS, M.Phil (Radiology & Imaging)

Dr. Rehnuma Rashid is currently serving as a Consultant Radiologist at Evercare Hospital Chattogram, where she provides expert diagnostic imaging care across a broad spectrum of specialties.

Her areas of expertise include General and Advanced Radiology, Breast Imaging (Mammography, Breast Ultrasound), Transvaginal Ultrasound (TVS), Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging, Musculoskeletal and Neuroimaging, and Diagnostic Imaging for Internal Medicine cases.

Previously, she served as a Radiologist at Chattagram General Hospital, Chattagram Medical College Hospital, and CSCR Pvt. Ltd. Early in her career, she gained valuable experience at Sylhet Nuclear Medicine Centre.

The most exciting aspect of her current role is responding to emergency diagnostic calls during midnight on-call duties—where critical thinking and real-time imaging save lives.

Dr. Fariha Fairouz, MBBS, DTM&H, MCTM

After completing higher secondary education at Mayo College Girls’ School, Rajasthan, India, Dr. Fariha Fairouz earned her MBBS degree from Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Since 2021, she has been gaining clinical experience in Internal Medicine at BIRDEM General Hospital and Dhaka Medical College.

With a strong passion for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, she completed the Graduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) from Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand in 2024.

Currently, she is pursuing the Master of Clinical Tropical Medicine (MCTM) at Mahidol University and working on her thesis focused on Dengue.

Dr. Fairouz is dedicated not only to improving patients' quality of life but also to continuously exploring innovative and noble approaches to treatment — envisioning a career devoted to compassionate, research-driven healthcare.

Engr. Mustahsin Rashid, B.Sc

Mustahsin Rashid is a life member of Dev Care Foundation and a versatile professional with a B.Sc. in Electronic & Telecommunications Engineering. His academic thesis, “Design of Highly Selective Edge Coupled Band Pass Filter,” reflects his technical acumen.

He is the CEO of Speed Miracle, a one-stop solution for reconditioned Japanese vehicles, and has held technical roles at Ample Automobiles, The Industrial Engineers, and Exclusive Auto.

Skilled in programming (C, MATLAB) and electrical design tools (P-Spice, Proteus), Mustahsin also excels in communication and stakeholder management.

He participated in the IEEE 2016 seminar at the International Islamic University Chittagong and contributed to Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup in 2016.

Through Dev Care Foundation, he contributes to healthcare promotion and clinical research by applying his leadership and engineering expertise to advance rural health education initiatives.

Dr. Fahmida Rashid, MBBS, FCPS, MS

Dr. Fahmida Rashid, born on 2 October 1975, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Chittagong Medical College since April 2015, and a Consultant at Chevron Fertility Centre, Chattogram.

She holds an MSc in Sexual & Reproductive Medicine (University of South Wales, UK, 2024), an MS and FCPS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Bangladesh), and a Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (India, 2024). Her areas of expertise include infertility, sexual and reproductive medicine, and medical education.

Dr. Rashid was awarded the Shan S. Ratnam Young Gynecologist Award (AOFOG, 2015) and multiple Best Paper Awards. She has authored 34 publications and actively contributes to national and international medical societies, including FSSB, OGSB, and BCPS.

She is the Editor of the Journal of BCPS and serves as course coordinator for the DGO program at CMC. Dr. Rashid has led several research projects, supervised postgraduate students, and promotes women's health awareness through digital platforms.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Arabic, she is recognized for her leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to advancing women's health.
Contact: dr.fahmidaswati@gmail.com, +88 01711315190

Sarwar Jahan Lutfe Ara Rashid, M.A., B.Ed

Mrs. Sarwar Jahan Lutfe Ara Rashid, born on 3rd August 1955 in Dampara, Chattogram, is a lifelong educator and community leader. She began her teaching career in 1973 and served extensively as a Senior Teacher in various schools under the Education Department.

She completed her SSC from Dr. Khastagir’s Girls’ High School (1968), HSC from Chittagong College (1970), her Bachelor's from Chittagong University (1976), and M.Ed from Teacher’s Training College, Chittagong under Chittagong University.

Trained as a CPD (1) & (2) participant and Master Trainer in Bengali, she has taught at institutions such as St. Mary’s School, Krishna Chura School (Jamal Khan), and Bangladesh Mohila Samity Girls’ School & College, Dampara, Chattogram.

She is the founder and Chairperson of the educational institution “Islamic & Basic Knowledge” (HefjaKhana) and a founding member of Mohammadpur Government Primary School. She also serves as Executive Director of a local health diagnostic and treatment center and is a former member of the Women’s Federation.

Currently, she is an Executive Committee Member of the Dev Care Foundation, continuing her commitment to education and social service through various community activities.

Professor Dr Syed Ahmed, MBBS, M Phil (Pathology)

Now working as Head, Department of Pathology in Southern Medical College. He passed M Phil (Pathology) from IPGM&R, Dhaka, now Bangladesh Medical University in January 1995.

He worked as Assistant Professor in Comilla Medical College and Head, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology in Chittagong Medical College.

He was General Secretary in Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association. Seven research articles had already published in different Journal.

Currently he is a Life member of Dev Care Foundation.