BCC NEWSLETTER: Winter 2026 Edition
From Launch to Legacy: Building the Bridge to Global Excellence
A Landmark Beginning
In November 2025, the Bangladesh Cancer Consortium (BCC) officially stepped onto the global stage. Our inaugural 2-Day International Cancer Workshop was a resounding success, bringing together hundreds of delegates, UK faculty, and local specialists. We didn't just discuss cancer care; we began the work of transforming it.
"Our mission is to bridge the gap between local clinical realities and NHS-standard care. This inaugural workshop was the first stone in that bridge."
— Dr. Tasmia Tahmid, President, BCC
Headline News: First BCC International Observership Awarded
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our mission for clinical excellence. Through the collaborative support of TACHRC CIC and the Bangladesh Cancer Consortium, our first international clinical observership has been finalized.
Professor Dr. Md. Ahsan Habib, Clinical Head of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, has been successfully placed for a one-month intensive program at the prestigious Basingstoke Peritoneal Malignancy Centre, UK, starting in April 2026.
Focus of Study: CRS & HIPEC
Under the mentorship of Mr. Faheez Mohamed, Professor Habib will focus on Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). This placement is specifically designed to facilitate the establishment of a dedicated HIPEC center in Dhaka, bringing life-saving surgical oncology technology to the heart of Bangladesh’s public healthcare system.
Upcoming Event: World Cancer Day, International Women Day: Action Week (April 5th–6th, 2026)
Mark your calendars! The BCC will lead a massive 2-Day National Screening Camp at DMCH.
- Specialist-Led Clinics: Breast, Cervical, Neuro-Oncology, Urology, and more.
- Presidential Visit: Dr. Tasmia Tahmid will be on-site to lead clinical teams and bedside teaching.
- The Goal: To screen thousands and provide immediate referral pathways for those in need.
Expanding the Vision: The Global Education Hub
We are officially launching the BCC Global Education Hub, a multi-specialty training program in partnership with DMCAAUK.
- New Specialties: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, and Oncology.
- Standards: All courses are aligned with UK Royal College standards, adapted for the Bangladesh context.
- Venues: Our training will be hosted across DMCH, the National Burn & Plastic Surgery Institute, and the Tasmia Tahmid Breast Care clinic.
Get Involved
The BCC is a collaborative movement. Whether you are a clinician looking to join our faculty, a student seeking training, or a donor looking to support our Equity Fund, we want to hear from you.
