Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists

Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM) is an association of Bangladeshi Microbiologists.

History

The Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM) was established in 1976 by a few researchers and intellectuals from Bangladesh. From the period of its establishment, it has emerged as the largest association of intellectuals and researchers in Bangladesh. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The founder president of the society was Major General M. R. Choudhury (Mahmudur Rahman Choudhury) who died on June 24, 1999. ^[4] Under his able leadership, BSM over a short period of time succeeded in creating awareness about the importance of Microbiology in Bangladesh amongst those who matter. As a result, the University of Dhaka created a full-fledged Department of Microbiology. ^{[5] [6]}

Founders

• Major General M R Choudhury
• Professor Aminul Islam,
• Dr. K.M.S. Aziz,
• Dr. Imdadul Huq,
• Dr. Farida Huq,
• Professor Naiyyum Choudhury
• Professor Khairul Bashar,
• Professor M.R. Khan,
• Major General Matiur Rahman,
• Mr. G.K. Joardar,
• Professor S.S. Qadri,
• Professor Mamun Rashid Chowdhury,
• Dr. Mohosin Patwary,
• Dr. Fazle Rabbi,
• Dr. Ansar Ali,
• Dr. Shahjahan Kabir,
• Dr. Syeda Quadsia Akhter (late),
• Dr. Syed Ashraf Ahmed,
• Dr. Firdausi Qadri,
• Dr. Mohammed Rahmatullah,
• Dr. M. Showkat Ali,
• Dr. M.A. Rahim and others.

References

1. "BRAC University hosts 38th BSM International Conference". The Business Standard. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
2. "BRAC University holds 38th Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM) Annual International Conference 2024". Dhaka Tribune. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
3. "BRAC University holds 38th Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM) Annual International Conference 2024 (Noticeboard)". The Daily Star. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
4. "Appointment of microbiologists in health services demanded to fight COVID-19". New Age (Bangladesh). 22 May 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
5. "Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology — Official journal of the Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists". BanglaJOL / Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
6. "Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology — ISSN registry entry". ISSN International Centre. Retrieved 18 September 2025.

Web site

• Bangladesh Society of Microbiologist