Bangladesh Medical College & Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka

Bangladesh Medical College (BMC) is the first non-govt medical college in Bangladesh. It was established in 1986 by a group of dedicated people called the founder members who were imbued with the ideas of providing quality medical education, research, and services to people of this country at reasonable cost. The College and the Hospital are run by Bangladesh Medical Studies and Research Institute (BMSRI) which is established in 1984 and is a non-political and non-profitable organization.
The founder members dreamt of establishing a Medical College and Hospital with the aim of imparting medical education and after much talk and discussion, Bangladesh Medical College was established on 13 April 1986.

The objectives of the institute are:
1. To promote and provide studies in medical science leading to recognized graduate degrees.
2. To conduct research work on the diseases prevalent in the country
3. To conduct research on medical education with the aim of raising the standard of medical education in the country
4. To provide skilled manpower in the medical, nursing, and paramedical fields.
5. To provide quality medical care and health services to people at a reasonable cost.
6. To provide postgraduate training in various clinical disciplines.
Bangladesh Medical College started functioning on 24 April 1986. The Dhaka University granted affiliation to the College on 10 May 1988. Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council has recognized the College. The first batch of students from the College appeared in the 1st Professional MBBS Examination of Dhaka University held in March 1990 after completing two years of the prescribed course of studies. The College has been enlisted in the World Directory of Medical Schools effective from 1986 published by the World Health Organization which entitles the graduates of BMC recognition all over the world. Graduates of BMC are eligible for limited registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. They are also eligible to take the United States Medical License Examination (USMLE). The college has a new 6 storied academic building with adequate parking facilities. Most of the departments are accommodated in a spacious place.
The Bangladesh Medical College & Hospital is a tertiary care referral medical facility and provides excellent training to students and junior doctors. The Hospital has 600 (beds) and is well equipped and provides quality health care to people at home and abroad at a reasonable cost. The entire hospital staff is dedicated to excellence and service.