Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

CUGH Award for Teaching Excellence in Global Health.

Heartiest Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Shahanaz Chowdhury

The Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Dr. Shahanaz Chowdhury, Professor & Head of the Department of Community Medicine, on being honored with the prestigious 2026 Dr. Anvar and Pari Velji – CUGH Award for Teaching Excellence in Global Health.

This global recognition from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), Washington, DC is a testament to Dr. Chowdhury’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity, celebrating a legacy that elevates global health education standards across Bangladesh and the international community. 

The 2026 CUGH Teaching Excellence Award is a recognition of her tireless efforts to empower health professionals. Under her directorship, the Postgraduate Certificate Course has become a beacon for capacity building, proving that academic excellence and social justice can go hand-in-hand to create a healthier, more equitable world

The BUHS community celebrates this momentous achievement, which brings great pride to the university and the entire nation.

Congratulations, Dr. Shahanaz Chowdhury, on this well-deserved global honor!

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Paving the way for a healthier tomorrow

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)