The journey of the modern liver cancer clinic has begun at Bangladesh Medical University. The liver cancer clinic will provide modern and integrated medical services for liver cancer in a combination of more than six departments. Thursday, October 15, 2026, BMU’s Honorable Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. F. M. Siddiqui officially inaugurated the liver cancer clinic as the chief guest. The inaugural ceremony, organized by the Department of Hepatology and in collaboration with the BMU Hepatology Alumni Association, was presided over by the Chairman of the Department of Hepatology, Professor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam. In addition, with the aim of increasing public awareness about liver cancer, early detection of the disease, expansion of modern medical services and ensuring integrated medical services for patients, a scientific seminar was held today at the university’s Shaheed Dr. Milton Hall at the initiative of the Hepatology Department of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). A scientific seminar was held on the occasion of Liver Cancer Awareness Month 2026. In his speech as the chief guest, Honorable Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. F. M. Siddiqui said, liver cancer is currently a major public health problem. If effective prevention of this disease, regular monitoring of at-risk patients, early detection of the disease and timely treatment are ensured, it is possible to improve the treatment outcomes of patients. He emphasized on modern scientific knowledge, research and coordinated participation of various experts in the treatment of liver cancer. He further said that Bangladesh Medical University is playing an important role in the development of medical education, research and specialized medical services. The operation of the Liver Cancer Clinic in the Hepatology Department is a commendable initiative, which will be helpful in providing organized and integrated medical services to patients. He expressed hope that such initiatives will improve the quality of liver cancer treatment in the country and create new opportunities for research. Former Chairman of the Department of Hepatology, Professor Dr. Nuruddin Ahmed, was present as a special guest at the event. The event was moderated by Associate Professor of the Department of Hepatology, Dr. S. K. M. Nazmul Hasan. Scientific papers were presented at the seminar by Chairman of the Department of Clinical Oncology, BMU, Professor Dr. Syed Akram Hossain, Professor of the Department of Radiology and Imaging, Dr. Bishwajit Bhowmik, Associate Professor of the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Enam Medical College, Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman Noor. It is to be noted that the Liver Cancer Clinic has been operating on an experimental basis since August 2026 under the initiative of the Hepatology Department. The clinic was officially inaugurated through today’s ceremony. It is expected that through this clinic, the opportunity to evaluate patients suffering from liver cancer, determine the stage of the disease, select treatment methods, monitor the progress of treatment, and provide medical services in coordination with relevant specialists as needed will be better organized. The scientific session of the seminar discussed the role of locoregional therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), surgical resection, and modern applications of liver transplantation in the treatment of liver cancer. In this, experienced experts in the relevant fields presented their scientific experience and recent advances in the field of medicine. A special session of the event highlighted the progress of the liver cancer registry. It also discussed the expansion of specialized medical services for liver cancer patients and the possibility of future data-based research on the true picture of the disease, risk factors, and treatment outcomes. Teachers, doctors, researchers and medical students from Hepatology, Radiology and Imaging, Clinical Oncology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and other related departments participated in the program. The organizers expressed the hope that through the official launch of the Liver Cancer Clinic and such scientific events, liver cancer prevention, early detection, modern treatment and research activities in the country will be more dynamic. At the same time, the Department of Hepatology of Bangladesh Medical University will be able to play a more effective role in ensuring accessible, integrated and quality medical services for patients. Professor Dr. Bidhan Chandra Das, Professor Dr. Md. Golam Azam, Professor Dr. ABM Shakil Gani, Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Faruk, Professor Dr. Abdullah Al Mahmud, Professor Dr. Md. Fazal Karim, Professor Dr. Md. Mohsen Chowdhury, Associate Professor Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman, Associate Professor Dr. Md. Khalequzzaman, Dr. Saif Uddin Nisar Ahmed, Dr. Md. Saiful Islam Elin, and other teachers, physicians, and residents from various departments were present at the seminar. Edited by Professor Dr. Md. Saiful Azam Ranju.