Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council

What Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council does

Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC) is a government statutory body established in 1972 by presidential ordinance and formalized through acts in 1973, 1980, and 2010, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh. It is the sole regulatory authority mandated to register medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) practitioners, license Medical Assistants (MATS), recognize medical and dental qualifications, set standards for undergraduate medical education, approve college and journal recognition, and maintain disciplinary oversight. BM&DC oversees 100+ medical colleges, 50+ dental colleges/units, and 188 recognized journals across Bangladesh.

Its core technology consists of an online payment portal (payment.bmdc.org.bd) launched in July 2021, a public doctor verification portal (verify.bmdc.org.bd), an internal webmail system, and downloadable administrative forms. Products are largely regulatory and educational in nature: MBBS Curriculum 2021 and BDS Curriculum 2016, registration qualifying examinations for foreign and other graduates, and official certificate services (good standing, eligibility, duplicate registration, additional qualifications).

Revenue is generated through nominal per-transaction administrative fees paid by practitioners and institutions (e.g., Tk 1,000–1,500 per additional qualification or eligibility certificate), with the body operating as a self-service and direct-service provider. Customer segments include individual medical and dental graduates, Medical Assistants, medical/dental colleges, and journals. Leadership comprises Prof. Dr. Mohammad Saiful Islam as President and Dr. Md. Liaquat Hossain as Acting Registrar, supported by Vice President, members, and committee chairs across executive, supervisory review, disciplinary, and journal committees.

Name

Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council

Legal name

Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council

Website

https://bmdc.org.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC) is a government statutory body that registers and regulates MBBS, BDS, and MATS practitioners, sets medical education standards, and oversees 100+ medical colleges and 188 recognized journals in Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards (HLAJACAC)

Keywords

• Medical practitioner registration
• Dental education regulation
• Healthcare statutory body
• Medical qualification recognition
• Professional licensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Doctor Registration Fees: Fees collected from doctors for provisional registration, full registration, renewal of registration, and additional qualifications registration.
2. Medical Assistant (MATS) Registration: Fees for registration and renewal of Medical Assistant Training Society (MATS) practitioners.
3. Certificate Services: Fees for eligibility certificates, good standing certificates, and duplicate registration certificates.
4. Journal Recognition Fees: Fees for recognition and processing of medical and dental journals.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC) is the statutory regulatory body responsible for registering medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) practitioners in Bangladesh, licensing Medical Assistants (MATS), setting and enforcing standards for medical and dental education, recognizing medical and dental qualifications, recognizing medical colleges and journals, and conducting Registration Qualifying Examinations for foreign and other medical graduates.

Product overview

Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC) is a statutory regulatory body that does not offer commercial technology products. Its services include doctor registration and licensing (MBBS, BDS, MATS), medical education curriculum management, recognition of medical/dental colleges and journals, maintenance of professional registers, and disciplinary oversight. The council provides digital services including an online payment portal, doctor verification system, and downloadable forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Provisional Registration (MBBS, BDS) Statutory provisional registration service for MBBS and BDS graduates who require initial registration with BM&DC to begin internship placement and qualify for full registration to practice medicine or dentistry in Bangladesh.
• Full Registration — MBBS, BDS Statutory full registration service for MBBS and BDS graduates who have completed their internship and require full registration with BM&DC to legally practice medicine or dentistry in Bangladesh.
• Additional Medical/Dental Qualification Registration Registration of additional medical or dental qualifications obtained after initial registration, at Tk 1,500 per additional qualification payable via the Online Payment System.
• Renewal of Registration (MBBS, BDS, MATS) Periodic renewal service for existing BM&DC-registered MBBS, BDS, and MATS practitioners to maintain their active licensed status to practice in Bangladesh, with additional charges for late renewal.
• Medical Assistant (MATS) Registration Registration and renewal service for Medical Assistants who have completed the Diploma in Medical Science (MATS) to obtain authorized prescribing rights within their defined scope of practice in Bangladesh.
• Doctor Verification System Online public portal allowing employers, institutions, and the general public to verify the registration status of MBBS, BDS, and medical assistant practitioners by registration number.
• Online Payment Portal Web-based online payment system launched in July 2021 for processing BM&DC fees including registration, renewal, additional qualifications, eligibility certificates, and other statutory fees.
• Registration Qualifying Examination (RQE) Examination system conducted multiple times annually (April and October sessions) for foreign and other medical graduates who require registration qualification exams for MBBS and BDS to obtain BM&DC registration.
• Eligibility Certificate Certificate issued at Tk 1,000 (payable via online invoice) to practitioners seeking confirmation of their BM&DC registration for purposes such as postgraduate studies abroad or international credential verification.
• Certificate of Good Standing Certificate issued to currently registered practitioners confirming their good standing with BM&DC, typically required for practicing abroad or for international credential recognition.
• Duplicate Registration Certificate Issuance of duplicate registration certificates for BM&DC-registered practitioners whose original certificate has been lost, damaged, or requires replacement.
• Temporary Registration for Foreign Doctors Short-term temporary registration service enabling foreign medical and dental practitioners to practice in Bangladesh for defined periods, subject to BM&DC approval.
• Medical and Dental College Recognition Statutory accreditation, curriculum approval, faculty qualification standards, and inspection oversight service for 100+ medical colleges and 50+ dental colleges and units across Bangladesh under various universities.
• Medical and Dental Journal Recognition Recognition and processing service for medical and dental journals published across Bangladesh, with 188 recognized journals maintained on the BM&DC list for academic publication credibility.
• MBBS Curriculum 2021 Comprehensive undergraduate medical education curriculum updated in 2021 covering all phases from basic sciences to clinical training for MBBS programs across Bangladesh.
• BDS Curriculum 2016 Undergraduate dental education curriculum updated in 2016 covering all dental disciplines for BDS programs across Bangladesh.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and supporting.

• World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)majorOthersInternational partnership for setting and maintaining standards of medical education worldwide. BM&DC collaborates with WFME as part of the global network of medical regulatory bodies.
• World Health Organization (WHO)majorOthersGlobal health partnership for coordinating medical education standards and public health protection. WHO provides guidance on medical education standards that BM&DC considers in its regulatory framework.
• FAIMER (Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research)majorOthersPartnership for improving international medical education through research and data. FAIMER supports verification of medical credentials and international recognition of qualifications.
• AMEE (Association for Medical Education in Europe)supportingOthersEuropean association supporting medical education development. BM&DC maintains connection for sharing best practices in medical education standards and curriculum development.
• Centre for Medical Education (CME), BangladeshmajorOthersNational institution under the Directorate General of Health Services responsible for medical education development and training. BM&DC works closely with CME for curriculum implementation and medical education quality assurance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA): Australia's national medical and dental registration authority with online verification, digital renewal, and practitioner portals — a leading peer for BM&DC's digital service benchmarking.
• General Dental Council (UK): The UK's standalone dental regulator with registration, education quality assurance, and fitness-to-practise functions — directly parallel to BM&DC's dental-side regulatory mandate.
• Nepal Medical Council: Nepal's statutory regulator for medical and dental professionals with similar scope (registration, college recognition, examinations) — most directly comparable South Asian peer given similar healthcare-system maturity.
• National Medical Commission (India): India's apex medical regulator overseeing MBBS-equivalent registration, medical college recognition, and practitioner licensing — directly comparable in scale and regulatory scope to BM&DC for the South Asian market.
• General Medical Council (UK): The UK statutory regulator for doctors with parallel functions to BM&DC: medical registration, licensing, education standards, fitness-to-practise discipline. Most mature peer for benchmarking on digital transformation and transparency.
• Medical Council of India (superseded by NMC) / Dental Council of India: India's dedicated dental regulator — directly parallel to BM&DC's dental licensing and college accreditation function. Useful benchmark for dental-specific regulatory scope and digital service delivery.
• Malaysian Medical Council: Malaysia's statutory medical regulator with registration, qualification recognition, and disciplinary mandates structurally identical to BM&DC's, serving as a benchmark for emerging-market digital modernization.
• Medical Council of Canada: Canada's medical assessment body operating qualifying examinations and credential verification — directly parallel to BM&DC's RQE function for foreign-trained graduates.
• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council: Pakistan's statutory medical and dental regulatory body with nearly identical mandate: registering MBBS/BDS graduates, accrediting colleges, and maintaining practitioner standards in a South Asian jurisdiction.

Regional players

• Sri Lanka Medical Council: Sri Lanka's statutory regulator for medical practitioners, performing registration, education accreditation, and disciplinary functions comparable to BM&DC within a smaller South Asian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bmdc.org.bd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bangladesh-medical-and-dental-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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