Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) celebrated the second death anniversary of renowned liver specialist Professor Dr. Mobin Khan with due respect. At the same time, a seminar titled ‘Form Control to Cure: The HBV Therapeutic Revolution / Bepiroversen and Beyond’ was held. The Hepatology Department organized these programs on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the 5th floor lecture hall of the Super Specialized Hospital of Bangladesh Medical University. Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui was present as the chief guest at the event. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui said, Professor Dr. Mobin Khan Sir was my direct teacher. He was my inspiration to do FCPS. I met him when I came to IPGMR for an internship in 1983. He had returned from Australia with a Masters in Hepatology and wanted to open a Hepatology Department. Then he was transferred to Mymensingh Medical College. After two years, he came back to IPGMR and struggled to open a Hepatology Department. Professor Dr. FM Siddiqui said about the seminar, I am happy and excited today that a functional medicine is coming forward. Which is functional. Which once seemed unbelievable. The program was presided over by Professor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam, Chairman of the Hepatology Department of Bangladesh Medical University. Professor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam said, Professor Dr. Mobin Khan was an extraordinary person. He used to come on time every day throughout the year. He used to come to the hospital at 7 am. He used to see a hundred patients before coming to the hospital. We used to stay with him all day. He never had a personal life. He was transparent everywhere. Professor Dr. Mobin Khan has opened subjects, opened courses and opened departments in medical colleges. The liver department has never been behind in research. This seminar is in continuation of that. Today we were discussing a protocol. In the end, we had to discuss three protocols. The aim of everyone is to reduce the cost of treatment for the patient. Dr., Associate Professor of the Department of Hepatology, Bangladesh Medical University, spoke at the event. SK Nazmul Hasan presented a paper titled ‘Silencing HBP, Unlocking Cure: The Promotion of Biproversen’ and Dr. Md. Farhad Hossain, Assistant Registrar of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitfort Hospital presented a paper titled ‘The Functional Cure Trial: Biproversen VS, Pegylated Interferon’. The moderator of the seminar was Dr. Md. Saiful Islam Elin, Associate Professor of the Department of Hepatology, Bangladesh Medical University. He presented a documentary about the colorful career of Professor Dr. Mobin Khan. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Tanvir Ahmad. The program was moderated by Dr. Tahrina Mahabub. The panel of experts in the seminar included Professor Dr. Golam Azam, Head of the Department of Hepatology, BIRDEM, Professor Abdullah Al Mahmud, Head of the Department of Hepatology, Chittagong Medical College, Shahid Sourawardy. Head Professor of Medical College Dr. Abdullah Al Faruk, Head Professor of Hepatology Department of Dhaka Medical College Dr. ABM Shakil Gani, Head Professor of Hepatology Department of Sir Salimullah Medical College Dr. Fazal Karim, Professor of Gastroenterology Department of Bangladesh Medical University Dr. ABM Shafiullah, Professor Dr. Zahidur Rahman, Associate Professor of Hepatology Department of Mugda Medical College Md. Asaduzzaman provided expert opinions. This program edited by Professor Dr. Md. Saiful Azam Ranju.
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