Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Bangladesh

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Armed Forces Institute of Pathology is a medical research laboratory of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. It is the premier diagnostic institution of Bangladesh Armed Forces. It is situated in Dhaka Cantonment. Major General Susane Giti is the current Commandant of this institution.

History[]

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology was established as a small laboratory designated as Army Pathological Laboratory (APL) in 1951 as part of the Pakistan Army.[1] After the Independence of Bangladesh it became part of Bangladesh Army. In 1974 APL was restructured and re-equipped with modern equipment.[2][3][4] In 1987, the institute was awarded the Independence Day Award. In 1991 Army Pathological Laboratory was renamed to Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.[5] This Institute is recognized by the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS), University of Dhaka, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and also by Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) for postgraduate studies and training.

References[]

  1. ^ "An amazing health persona". The Daily Star. 25 June 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  2. ^ "An extraordinary man". The Daily Star. 24 June 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Myanmar Army team arrives in Dhaka". The Daily Star. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  4. ^ "University of Professionals inaugurated". The Daily Star. 17 October 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  5. ^ "List of Army Medical College - Bangladesh Army". www.army.mil.bd. Retrieved 24 July 2019.


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