Diabetic Association of Bangladesh explained

Diabetic Association of Bangladesh
Formation:	1956
Headquarters:	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Website:	Diabetic Association of Bangladesh

Diabetic Association of Bangladesh is a non-profit organization medical organization and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.^{[1] [2]} Professor AK Azad Khan is the present president of the association.^[3]

History

The organization was established in 1956 in East Pakistan by Muhammad Ibrahim, National professor of Bangladesh. The organization started in Segun Bagicha as an outpatient clinic. In 1980 it established BIRDEM, a specialized research hospital on diabetics. The organization is a regional collaborating centre of the World Health Organization. It has presence with over 80 local centres. It raises awareness about diabetics and provides medical advice and screening.^{[4] [5]}

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Roy. Bipin. Diabetic Association of Bangladesh. en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. 8 November 2016.
2. Web site: Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza brand ambassador for diabetes awareness campaign. bdnews24.com. 8 November 2016.
3. Web site: Non-communicable disease result of tobacco: Experts. The Daily Star. 8 November 2016. 19 October 2016.
4. Web site: Novo Nordisk to offer free diabetes screening on World Health Day. bdnews24.com. 8 November 2016.
5. Web site: Novo Nordisk helps Bangladesh step up fight against diabetes. The Daily Star. 8 November 2016. 10 May 2015.