It's also the first ever government medical college in New Dhaka. The government set up the college to spread medical knowledge and to make more efficient doctors for the country. This medical college is surrounded by many other specialized hospitals; such as, the National Institute of Cardiac and Vascular Disease, the National Eye Hospital, the National Kidney Institute and the National Mental Hospital. This medical college has been included in the Avicenna Directory of Medical Schools. History
After a long period of consideration, the government decided on 5 September, 2005 to make the Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital into a medical college. Educational activities in the college began on the 6th May, 2006. In the inauguration ceremony the then health minister, Khandakar Mosharof Hossain started the educational activities officially. Originally, the medical college was known as Begum Khaleda Zia Medical College and begun its journey with 100 students. Principals
•1st principal: Prof. Azizul Huq (2006-2008)
•2nd Principal: Prof. Dr. Abdul Kader Khan (2008-2009)
•Present Principal: Prof. Dr. ABM Muksudul Alam (2009-Present)
Examination and Affiliation
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College is affiliated with the University of Dhaka. The students receive MBBS degree from the University of Dhaka after completion of 5th year of study and passing the final Professional MBBS examination.
