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July 5–6, 2026 · Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban

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1st Day Programme

July 5, 2026

Registration · 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Conference
Inaugural

Inaugural Session

9:00 am – 10:50 am · 110 mins
  1. 1

    Welcome speech and Introduction of guests

    Professor Md. Adnan Kiber, Conference Co-Chair

    5 mins

  2. 2

    Keynote: Bangladesh’s stride on the indigenous development and dissemination of Appropriate technology in Healthcare, challenges and way outs

    Prof Khondkar Siddique-e Rabbani, Conference Chair

    25 mins

  3. 3

    Keynote: Empowering Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurs — An Integrated Approach to Need-Based Innovation at BUET

    Prof Taufiq Hasan, Conference Co-Chair

    10 mins

  4. 4

    Speech by Special Guests — State Minister (Health); National Professor A K Azad Khan (BADAS); Secretary, Science & Technology; VCs of DU, BUET & BMU; WHO Representative; Prof B H Brown (Sheffield, recorded); Prof Abdul Basit (Pakistan, recorded)

    45 mins

  5. 5

    Speech by Chief Guest (will declare opening of the Conference)

    Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Mr. Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain

    15 mins

  6. 6

    Speech by Chair and Announcement of next Conference in end-2027

    Professor Syed Akram Hussain

    5 mins

  7. 7

    Vote of Thanks

    Dr. Talha Nahyan

    5 mins

Light snacks · 10:50 am – 11:15 am (25 mins)
Plenary Sessions
PS-1

Appropriate technology for Ensuring comprehensive health of common people

11:15 am – 1:00 pm · 105 mins
  1. 1

    Sayeba’s Method to stop postpartum bleeding: history, technology and dissemination

    Prof Sayeba Akhtar, Chairman, BMRC & Founder, MAMM's Institute of Fistula and Women's Health

    20 mins

  2. 2

    Importance of communication in dissemination of technology: Experience from BRAC’s Oral Rehydration Therapy Programme

    Prof Ahmed Mushtaque Raza Chowdhury, Columbia University & BRAC University

    20 mins

  3. 3

    Optimizing Resource-Appropriate Neurodevelopmental Technologies for Children

    Prof. Selina Husna Banu, Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital

    20 mins

  4. 4

    Dry Eye Care: Advancing Through Clinical Innovation

    Prof Dr Muhammad Tarik Arafat, Department of Biomedical Engineering, BUET

    20 mins

  5. 5

    Lifestyle technology for prevention of avoidable health problems and Advanced Telemedicine Technology — experience of dissemination among rural people

    Prof K Siddique-e Rabbani, University of Dhaka & BIBEAT Ltd.

    25 mins

Lunch Break · 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (60 mins)
PS-2

Dynamic Foot Pressure Scanning and Custom Made shoes / insoles for prevention of Diabetic Amputation

2:00 pm – 3:10 pm · 70 mins
  1. 1

    Custom-made footcare for diabetic patients

    Professor Abdul Basit, Secretary General, Diabetic Association of Pakistan & President, DASG

    8 mins Recorded Video

  2. 2

    Use of a local Dynamic Pedograph for Diabetic Footcare at BDW&FCL

    Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Diabetic Foot Surgeon, BDW&FCL, Dhaka

    15 mins

  3. 3

    Technology and History of development and distribution of Pedograph made in Bangladesh and necessity of foot pressure screening scans

    Prof K Siddique-e Rabbani, University of Dhaka & BIBEAT Ltd.

    22 mins

  4. 4

    Techniques for making custom made insoles and shoes based on foot scan

    Dr. Imran Shoib, Managing Director, STEP Rehabilitation Center, Dhaka (former Head of Prosthetics & Orthotics, CRP)

    15 mins

  5. 5

    Initiation of Foot Pressure Screening Scan by RSTS

    M A Yousuf, Coordinator, Foot Scanning Service, RSTS, Bangladesh

    10 mins

Tea break · 3:10 pm – 3:30 pm (20 mins)
PS-3

Electrical Bio-Impedance & Artificial Intelligence

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm · 90 mins

6:30 am in Brazil · 5:30 am in USA

  1. 1

    Focused Impedance Method (FIM) and applications

    Professor Md. Abdul Kadir, Department of Biomedical Physics & Technology, University of Dhaka

    25 mins

  2. 2

    Mapping of Lungs using Focused Impedance Method (FIM)

    Dr. Humayra Ferdous, American International University-Bangladesh

    10 mins

  3. 3

    FIM and 6 Electrode TPIM with increased Depth Sensitivity

    Dr. Mahjabin Mubarak, Southeast University, Bangladesh

    10 mins

  4. 4

    Electrical Bioimpedance — an appropriate technology for LMICs, Experience from Brazil

    Prof Pedro Bertemes-Filho, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Brazil

    20 mins Recorded Video

  5. 5

    Artificial Intelligence in LMIC healthcare

    Prof Khondkar A Mamun, Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST), USA

    25 mins online

End of 1st Day

2nd Day Programme

July 6, 2026

PS-4

Appropriate Technology in Oncology and Palliative Care

9:00 am – 10:00 am · 60 mins
  1. 1

    Prevalence of cancer among general population in Bangladesh and Cost effective remedies

    Prof Syed Akram Hussain, Department of Clinical Oncology, Bangladesh Medical University

    25 mins

  2. 2

    Low cost technologies for cancer prevention among farmers and remedies for bedsores

    Prof K Siddique-e Rabbani, University of Dhaka & BIBEAT Ltd.

    15 mins

  3. 3

    Palliative care for underprivileged population in Bangladesh

    Dr. Sunjida Shahriah, Member Secretary, Palliative Care Society of Bangladesh (PCSB)

    20 mins

PS-5

Infection Prevention using locally innovated technologies

10:00 am – 10:40 am · 40 mins
  1. 1

    Locally developed devices for infection prevention particularly targeting Hospital Acquired Infection

    Prof K Siddique-e Rabbani, University of Dhaka & BIBEAT Ltd.

    25 mins

  2. 2

    Importance of locally developed devices for infection control in hospitals

    Dr. Ariful Basher, Senior Consultant, Infectious Diseases Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka

    15 mins

Tea Break · 11:10 am – 11:30 am (20 mins)
PS-6

Appropriate Technologies for LMICs

11:30 am – 1:30 pm · 120 mins
  1. 1

    Iontophoresis for Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) — success of an indigenous effort in Bangladesh

    Dr. Reza bin Zaid, Chief Consultant & Founder, Skin Square, Dhaka

    20 mins

  2. 2

    Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) — a new technology with high potential for healthcare at low cost

    Prof K Siddique-e Rabbani, University of Dhaka & BIBEAT Ltd.

    30 mins

  3. 3

    Biomedical Engineering Educational Kits for Universities made locally

    Engr Kamrul Hussain, CEO, BIBEAT Ltd., Bangladesh

    20 mins

  4. 4

    Efforts, challenges and Outcomes of Appropriate Healthcare Technology in Africa

    Dr. Yousoufa Mohammadou, University of Ngaoundéré & Djam Technologies, Cameroon

    25 mins online or recorded video

  5. 5

    Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: An LMIC Perspective

    Prof Taufiq Hasan, Department of Biomedical Engineering, BUET

    25 mins

Lunch Break · 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (60 mins)
Round Table

Round Table Discussion — Equalisation of Global Access to Healthcare Technology

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm · 120 mins

Moderator: Prof K Siddique-e Rabbani

A huge global disparity exists in access to essential Medical Devices, particularly Electro-Medical Equipment. This session seeks insight into the reasons for this global failure, points out obstacles, and suggests remedies — including regulatory issues, entrepreneurship in LMICs, and small-scale production and distribution by technology innovators. Two organisations are proposed: the Global Institute of Appropriate Technology for Mankind, and the Global Alliance for Equalising Access to Healthcare Technology (GAEAHT).

  1. 1

    Discussants (in the process of being invited) — Local: Prof K S Rabbani, Prof Syed Akram Hussain, Prof A M Raza Chowdhury, Prof Sayeba Akhtar, Prof Selina Husna Banu, Prof Adnan Kiber, Prof M A Kadir, Prof Taufiq Hasan, Dr. Reza bin Zaid, Dr. Zaid bin Mahbub, Dr. Talha Nahyan, Dr. Ariful Bashar, Dr. Sunjida Shahriar, Dr. Md. Rayhan Uddin, Mr. M A Yousuf, Engr. Kamrul Hossain + more.

  2. 2

    Foreign (online) — Prof B H Brown, Prof A Basit, Dr. Cari Borras, Prof Adrian Wilson, Dr. Yadin David, Engr. Adriana Velazquez Berumen, Dr. Tom Judd, Prof Pedro Bertemes-Filho, Prof Franco Simini, Dr. Ernst Groningen, Dr. Carla Puglia, Engr. Rossana Rivas Tarazona, Dr. Yousoufa Mohammadou, Dr. Jim Black, Ms. Philippa Makobore, Prof K A Mamun, Dr. Abdullah Al Amin, Dr. M Obaidur Rahman, Dr. Mainuddin Hasan + more.

  3. 3

    Summarising the outcomes of the RTD, suggesting way forward, Declaration of the End of the Conference and Announcement for next Conference in end-2027

    Prof Khondkar Siddique-e Rabbani, Conference Chair

    10 mins

Refreshment · 4:40 pm – 5:00 pm (20 mins)
End of Conference

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