
Professor Dr. Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) was established in 1998 as the first medical university of the country after the name of the father of the nation. Since its inception, BSMMU has been serving as the leading medical institution that contributing significantly in growth and improvement of postgraduate medical education in Bangladesh.
Being a medical university with focus on healthcare, medical education and research, the University encourages Innovation, Imagination and Insight among its teachers, residents and staffs to develop a competency framework. This enabling environment ensures that BSMMU graduates are knowledgeable, competent,work-ready and caring healthcare professionals who are critical thinkers, reflective and yet proactive.
As “living the values” is an integral part of BSMMU, the University also places emphasis on active involvement in the community to inculcate a caring attitude among residents, trainees and staff, which is reflected in the camaraderie among them and the community. It also enables residents and students to translate, gather knowledge, enhance communication skills, strengthen professional and technical skills appropriate to be applied in real world situations.
In order to cope with the dynamic changes in healthcare services and the need of the communities, the University has opened many fascinating courses leading to attractive career paths. We would like to advise the young medical graduates to learn more about a particular profession before they pursue any of the courses, so that they understand the future prospects.
We cordially invite you to explore the vibrant and diverse opportunities at BSMMU, discover our teaching, training and research strengths as well as our multiple networks of partners and collaborators around the globe.
Contact Information:
Professor Dr. Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed
Vice Chancellor
Room: 113, Block: B
Tel: 55165600, 9661065
PABX: 4597, 6666
FAX: 88-02-55165601
Email: vc@bsmmu.edu.bd
PS to Vice Chancellor:
Dr. Md. Rassell
PS-1 to Vice Chancellor
PABX: 4520
Phone: 55165600, 9661065
Fax: 88-02-55165601
Email: ps1_vc@bsmmu.edu.bd
Debashis Bairagi
PS-2 to Vice Chancellor
PABX: 4520
Phone: 55165600, 9661065
Fax: 88-02-55165601
Email: ps2_vc@bsmmu.edu.bd
Dr. Md. Ashikur Rahman
Special Assignment Officer to Vice Chancellor
PABX: 4571
Phone (Office): 55165600, 9661065
Mobile Number: +8801712967111
Fax: 88-02-55165601
Email: ashik@bsmmu.edu.bd
Name | : | Prof. Dr. Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed |
Fathers Name | : | Late Al-Hazz Shamsuddin Ahmed |
Mothers Name | Al-Hazz Mist. Hosne Ara Begum | |
Field of Activity | : | Vice Chancellor Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Shahbag, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. |
Mail Address | : | sharfuddin.bsmmu@gmail.com |
Date of Birth | : | October 07, 1956 |
Permanent Address | : | Village : Kharhat, PO & PS : Kasiani, Dist : Gopalgonj, Bangladesh. |
Home Address | : | House No-28, Flat No-8/A, Road No-14/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka - 1209 |
Nationality | : | Bangladeshi |
Religion | : | Islam |
Telephone | : | +88 055165821 |
Mobile | : | +88 01711542462 |
Spouse | Prof. Dr. Nafiza Ahmed | |
NID NO | : | 8207523575 |
Service Experience:
Name of the College/University | Designation |
Sher-E-BanglaMedicalCollegeHospital, Barishal | Assistant Surgeon (I S T) |
S S M C & MitfordHospital | Resident Surgeon |
DhakaMedicalCollege, Dhaka | Assistant Professor Dept. of Ophthalmology |
I P G M R (Now, B S M M U) | Assistant Professor Dept. of Ophthalmology |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | Assistant Professor Dept. of Ophthalmology |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | Associate Professor Dept. of Ophthalmology |
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | Professor & Chairman Dept. of Ophthalmology |
Academic Award (National & International):
1. Mobarak Ali Gold Medal 2020from OSB. |
2. AIOC Award in Gurugram 2020. |
3. ISMICS Gold Award 2019 Kolkata, India. |
4. Alim Memorial Gold Medal on 2019 from OSB. |
5. Distinguished Service Award from DristryUnnyanSangstha, 2018. |
6. SAARC Academy of Ophthalmology, PVP Award in Nepal, 2018. |
7. Prevention of Blindness Award form APAO Singapore 2017. |
8. ACOIN-Felicitation Award 2017 Kolkata, India. |
9. Distinguished Service Award form APAO, Bhutan, Korea 2012. |
10. Social Worker Award by Reporters Unity Journalist, 2011. |
11. Independence Award by National Teachers Association, 2010. |
12. Best Physician Award by Photo Journalist Association, 2009. |
Professional Positions Held
1. President, Bangladesh Community Ophthalmology Society. |
2. President, Bangladesh Oculoplasty Surgeon’s Society. |
3. President, ShadhinotaChikitshok Parishad, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. |
4. Ex. Secretary General, Bangladesh Medical Association. |
5. Ex-Secretary General, Ophthalmological Society of Bangladesh. |
6. Ex. Vice-president Bangladesh Academy of Ophthalmology. |
7. Ex. Treasurer, Bangladesh Medical Association. |
8. Academic Council Member of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. |
9. Syndicate Member in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. |
10. Ex. Secretary of Prokrichi. |
11. Senate Member, Dhaka University. |
12. Ex-President, Bangladesh Chattra League, (student league) Sher-E-Bangla Medical College, Barisal. |
13. Executive Member, Bangladesh National Council for Blind. |
14. Executive Member, Bangladesh Medical Dental Council. |
Experience
1. Refresher’s Ophthalmic training in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Japan. |
2. International speaker on Ophthalmology in India, Hongkong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan & Thailand, USA, UK. |
3. Received many awards from National & International Authority including APAO. |
4. Training in Research Methodology from BMRC. |
5. Examiner of under graduate & post graduate examinations of different university in Bangladesh. |
6. TV & Radio speaker on ophthalmic problems & National issues in different electronic media/channels. |
7. Columnist of different News Papers. |
8. Surgery Performed : Ocular Operations more than 1 (One) lac patient. |
9. School Sight Testing Program attended in 1000 schools of Bangladesh. |
10. Eye Camps Surgery done more than 50,000 patients. |
11. Social Worker Free Eye Camp Surgeon. |
12. Participant Blindness Prevention Programs activity organized by Lions, Club, Rotary Club, Govt. & other NGOs. |
13. Resource person in different Eye Symposium & seminars. |
14. Active participation in National Eye Care Plan. |
Educational Background:
Degree | Institute | Board/University | Year of Passing |
S.S.C | Kasiani GC High school | Dhaka | 1972 |
H.S.C | Govt. Rajendra College | Dhaka | 1974 |
M.B.B.S | S.B.M.C. (Barisal) | Dhaka | 1982 |
Diploma in Ophthalmology (D.O) | I.P.G..M.R, Dhaka | Dhaka | 1985 |
M.S Ophthalmology | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | BSMMU | 2004 |
List of the Honourable Vice Chancellors:
Sl. No. | Name | From | To |
01. | Professor M.A. Quadery | 30 Apr 1998 | 09 Jan 2001 |
02. | Professor Md. Tahir | 10 Jan 2001 | 17 May 2001 |
03. | Professor Mahmud Hasan | 18 May 2001 | 23 Nov 2001 |
04. | Professor M.A. Hadi | 24 Nov 2001 | 21 Dec 2006 |
05. | Professor Md. Tahir | 21 Dec 2006 | 04 Nov 2008 |
06. | Professor Md. Nazrul Islam | 05 Nov 2008 | 24 Mar 2009 |
07. | Professor Pran Gopal Datta | 25 Mar 2009 | 24 Mar 2012 |
08. | Professor Pran Gopal Datta | 25 Mar 2012 | 24 Mar 2015 |
09. | Professor Dr. Kamrul Hasan Khan | 24 Mar 2015 | 23 Mar 2018 |
10. | Professor Kanak Kanti Barua | 24 Mar 2018 | 23 Mar 2021 |
11. | Professor Dr. Muhammad Rafiqul Alam (In-charge) | 23 Mar 2021 | 29 Mar 2021 |
12. | Professor Dr. Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed | 29 Mar 2021 | Present |