Prof. Dr. Matiur Rahman Mollah, one of the pioneers of modern dentistry in the country; Memorial meeting and prayer meeting held

A memorial meeting and prayer mahfil for Professor Dr. Matiur Rahman Molla, one of the pioneers of modern dentistry in Bangladesh, former president of Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI), former chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), and former dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, was held Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The memorial meeting and prayer meeting organized by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of BMU was attended by BMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)...

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A memorial meeting and prayer mahfil for Professor Dr. Matiur Rahman Molla, one of the pioneers of modern dentistry in Bangladesh, former president of Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI), former chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), and former dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, was held Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The memorial meeting and prayer meeting organized by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of BMU was attended by BMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Development) and Chairman of the Department of Conservative and Endodontics Professor Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Howlader, Registrar Professor Dr. Md. Mostafa Kamal, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Professor Dr. Shamim Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Professor Dr. Sakhawat Hossain Sayant, Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Professor Dr. Mahmuda Akhter, Professor Dr. Md. Saiful Azam, Chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics Professor Dr. Md. Amjad Hossain, Professor Dr. Abu Hena Helal Uddin Ahmed, Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics Professor Dr. Gazi Shamim Hasan, Dentist Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed, Chairman of the Department of Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry) Associate Professor Dr. Abu Hena Mohammad Zakir Hossain Sikder, Officer (Finance and Accounts Office and Public Relations Branch) Shamim Ahmed, and other dental specialists, doctors, students from various medical colleges and hospitals of the country, respected teachers, doctors, and residents of BMU were present. The memorial service highlighted the colorful life of Professor Dr. Matiur Rahman Molla, former Dean of the Dental Faculty of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). In his speech as the chief guest, the Vice Chancellor of BMU, Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui said, “If Allah gives respect to someone, no one can dishonor him.” Professor Dr. Matiur Rahman Mollah was a highly respected teacher and a talented teacher. The doctors who were developed through his knowledge and leadership will never forget his contribution to the country’s dental treatment system. Other speakers at the memorial service recalled that Professor Dr. Matiur Rahman Molla was a respected and talented teacher. He made significant contributions to the development of oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental implantology in Bangladesh. His long-standing professional leadership, wisdom and dedication to the development of modern dentistry have earned him a special place in the country’s dental field. The doctors trained through his knowledge and leadership continue to contribute to the country’s dental system. It is noteworthy that Professor Dr. Matiur Rahman Molla, former Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), passed away on September 12, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in the capital. Edited by Professor Dr. Md. Saiful Azam Ranju.