Workshop in Kushtia on 'Mitigating Methanol Poisoning in Bangladesh: Social Dimensions, Clinical Responses, and Pathways for Improving Care'

12th April, 2026

The Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) organized the workshop in Kushtia, which highlighted key social science findings on alcohol consumption patterns, methanol poisoning, and the responses of healthcare professionals in Bangladesh. It served as an important platform for evidence-based discussion and knowledge exchange.

The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including experts and professionals from the health sector, government officials, legal and regulatory authorities, social scientists, and media personnel. Their valuable insights and collaborative discussions focused on strategies to reduce toxic alcohol consumption and strengthen response systems.
 
This initiative marks a significant step toward improving healthcare facilities and enhancing preparedness in managing methanol and other toxic alcohol poisoning cases in Bangladesh—ultimately contributing to saving lives.

BanTropTox 2025

24th October, 2025

The theme of 13th National Conference on Tropical Medicine and Toxicology (BanTropTox 2025) is "Infectious & Tropical Diseases". The conference will be held at the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College (SZMC) Auditorium, Bogura, Bangladesh.

Deadline for registration and abstract submission: 15 September 2025

For event and registration details, please click here.

We warmly look forward to welcoming you to BanTropTox 2025!

 

NIHR APAMT MENATOX Webinar

1st September, 2025

  • APAMT/NIHR/MENATOX Webinar September 2025

    Sep 1, 2025, 1:00 PM BDT

    Link: https://apamt.org/resources/webinars

     

    This month's webinar:

    A toxicology conundrum: the hidden trigger behind severe haemolysis - presented by Prof Kavinda Dayasiri , Professor in Paediatrics and Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine,University of Kelaniya


    A middle-aged OP poisoned lady developed muscular weakness and abdominal pain - presented by Dr Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury, Associate Professor in Internal Medicine at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh 

NIHR RIGHT4 Methanol (POC) Study Investigators' Meeting

30th November, 2024

The NIHR Right4 Methanol (POC) Study Investigators' Meeting took place on October 30, 2024 at the Hotel Sea Palace, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, marking a significant step forward in addressing methanol poisoning through innovative research

CCBOC Trial Completion Meeting 2024

30th November, 2024

The CCBOC Trial Completion Meeting was held on 30th November, 2024 at the Hotel Sea Palace, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, to mark the conclusion of a significant clinical trial that has offered valuable insights into patient care in Bangladesh.