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History of BSA-CCPP

Bangladesh Society of Anesthesiologists Critical Care and Pain Physicians

Bangladesh Society of Anesthesiologists Critical Care and Pain Physicians (BSA-CCPP) is the new name of the Bangladesh Society of Anaesthesiolosts (BSA), the oldest medical society of the country which was formed in 1974 with only seven members. Reformation of the name of the society was done in the year 2021 to reflect properly the activities and contribution of Anaesthesiologists in the field of Critical Care and Pain Medicine as well. Prof Dr Kawsar Sardar, the secretary general of the society proposed the new name “Bangladesh Society of Anaesthesiologists Critical Care and Pain Physicians (BSA-CCPP)” in change of the previous name “Bangladesh Society of Anaesthesiologists(BSA)” on 28 March’2021 in 38th AGM of BSA. Current president Prof Debabrata Banik, past presidents Prof Dr Md Khalilur Rahman, and Prof Dr ABM Muksudul Alam including all members attending the AGM support the proposal and became part of this historical event. In this way, society starts its new journey with additional objectives, especially the subspecialties development. It has been appreciated by professional organizations, government and nongovernment institutions, working partners like NGOs, and the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA). BSA-CCPP organizes one international conference every year in cyclic order on Anaesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine. This year is the 50th anniversary of the society.

SAARC - AA

History of SAARC-AA Congress

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic and political organization of eight countries in Southern Asia. SAARC was established when its Charter was formally adopted on December 8, 1985, by the Heads of State or Governments of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In April 2007, at the Association’s 14th summit, Afghanistan became its eighth member.  It aims to accelerate the process of economic and social development in Member Inspired by SAARC, SAARC-Association of Anaesthesiologists (formerly known as SACA) was founded in the year 1991. With the support and guidance of WFSA, the vision of the founders was based on the ancient links, contemporary needs, and the future potential that exists amongst the SAARC anaesthesiologists. 

To share the common problems / challenges in the profession and secondly to encourage to share the knowledge and expertise under one roof is the primary objective of SAARC-AA in bringing together the anesthesiologists of eight SAARC nations.

  • The first SAARC-AA (SACA) congress was successfully conducted at DHAKA in 1993 under the leadership of Prof.SN Samad Chowdhury, the father figure of Bangladesh.
  • The 2nd SACA Congress was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1995. 
  • 3rd SACA Congress held in Pakistan, 1997.
  • The 4th congress was held in Chennai, India, 1999.
  • The 5th SACA Congress was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2003.
  • 6th SACA Congress held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • 7th SACA Congress held in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2007.
  • 8th SAARC-AA Congress held in Pakistan.
  • 9th SAARC-AA Congress held in Bengaluru, INDIA.
  • 10th Congress of the SAARC-AA held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 22nd – 24th February, 2013.
  • 11th Congress of the SAARC-AA held in Kathmandu, Nepal 2015.
  • 12th Congress of the SAARC-AA held in Colombo, Sri Lanka 2017.
  • The 13th SAARC-AA 2019 was held on March 7 – 10, 2019 in Lahore Pakistan.
  • 14th SAARC-AA 2022 was held on August 12-14, 2022 in Kerala, India.

The 15th Congress of the SAARC-AA will be held in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh from 8th – 10th December 2024 for the 4th time in Bangladesh.