The Bangladesh Pharmacists Forum (BPF), the nation’s largest organization representing pharmacists, has recently elected a new executive committee to lead its efforts in advancing the profession and advocating for pharmacists’ rights. The election, held during a general meeting on October 11 in Dhaka, marked a significant step toward enhancing the quality of healthcare and establishing a hospital pharmacy system in Bangladesh. With a full 51-member committee now in place, the BPF aims to bolster the professional standards of graduate pharmacists, create more employment opportunities, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country’s pharmaceutical sector.
Md. Ajibur Rahman has been elected as the President of the Bangladesh Pharmacists Forum, while Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Tanveer has taken the role of General Secretary. The newly formed executive committee consists of 51 members, who will serve to strengthen the organization’s influence and carry forward its mission. The committee also includes several vice presidents, secretaries for various departments, and executive members, reflecting a diverse representation of leaders from different sectors of the pharmacy community.
The general meeting gathered pharmacists and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies for elevating the standards of the profession. Attendees included the Forum’s Chief Advisor Md. Aminul Islam, Biopharma Ltd.’s Deputy Managing Director Md. Saiful Islam, senior pharmacist Md. Belayet Hossain, and recent former President Md. Harun R. Rashid. Approximately 15 chairpersons of pharmaceutical companies and nearly a hundred senior and junior pharmacists from various universities and pharmaceutical companies also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, important positions within the Executive Committee were filled through discussions and consensus, underscoring the organization’s commitment to maintaining a non-political and non-profit approach. The BPF leadership expressed a shared vision of advancing the professional interests of pharmacists while contributing to the healthcare sector in Bangladesh.
The newly elected Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Pharmacists Forum is as follows:
- President: Md. Ajibur Rahman
- Senior Vice President: S. M. Anwar Majid Tarek
- Vice Presidents: Md. Zakaria Faruqi, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Kamruzzaman, A.K. Azad, Sohail Bin Azad
- General Secretary: Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Tanveer
- Joint General Secretaries: Sharmin Afroz, Md. Kamruzzaman Khokon, Rezwanul Haque, Md. Zahir Raihan
- Finance Secretary: Abul Fazal
- Organizing Secretary: Md. Arman Hossain Shubo
- Co-Organizing Secretaries: Md. Mokchidul Islam, Md. Abbas Uddin, Jalal Uddin Rakib, Md. Mahmudur Rahman Saad, Saheed Bhuiyan
- Publicity Secretary: Mominul Islam (Nirjhar)
- Co-Publication Secretary: Saimum Islam
- Social Welfare Affairs Secretaries: Ashiqur Rahman, Md. Nazim Uddin
- Cultural Affairs Secretaries: Shifat Ullah Nihal, Jaya Saha
- Human Resource Development Secretary: Md. Mahbub Rahman Talukdar
- International Relations Affairs Secretary: Mamun Gazi
- Office Secretaries: Md. Ehsan Ahmed Jewel, Md. Ashraful Rahman Bhuiyan
- Student Welfare Affairs Secretaries: Mahmudul Hasan Mahmud, Tauhidul Islam, Tajia Islam Nisha
- Education and Research Affairs Secretaries: Md. Nurul Islam Nahid, Md. Saddam Hossain
- Executive Members: Mohammad Arif Khan, Ismail Hossain, AKM Faizul Islam, Faisal Tariq Tanmoy, Md. Wachel Alam, Ayubali, Md. Mohaiminul Islam, Md. Parvez Alam, Ahsan Habib, Md. Saleh Samir, Ittehad Khondkar, Dipankar Adhikari, Md. Ferozur Rahman, Md. Mejbah Uddin Sabbir, Md. Tamim Khan, Rishikesh Das, Md. Rahim Sarkar
In addition, Md. Aminul Islam and Md. Harun Or Rashid were selected as advisors to the Advisory Council, continuing their roles in supporting the Forum’s strategic initiatives.
The speakers at the general meeting highlighted the organization’s goal to improve healthcare quality in Bangladesh by ensuring the professional development of pharmacists. The Forum intends to promote a hospital pharmacy system, which would enhance patient care by employing graduate pharmacists in healthcare facilities. The establishment of hospital pharmacies is seen as a step towards creating more employment opportunities for pharmacists, as well as setting higher professional standards within the industry.
The Bangladesh Pharmacists Forum is poised to play a crucial role in the ongoing development of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in the country. The newly elected committee is committed to advocating for policy changes that benefit pharmacists and enhance the quality of medical services available to the public. Through collaborations with pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and academic institutions, the Forum aims to foster a more professional and integrated approach to pharmacy practice in Bangladesh.
The new leadership pledges to continue striving for the recognition of pharmacists as essential healthcare providers and will work towards ensuring that the profession meets international standards. The Forum’s initiatives to establish hospital pharmacies and improve the quality of pharmaceutical education will be critical in achieving these objectives.
