info@basava.org.bd
| BVC Affiliated Apex Body
Premier Veterinary Body in Bangladesh

Advancing Veterinary Science & Safeguarding Animal Health in Bangladesh

Official apex organization representing clinical, livestock, wildlife, and regulatory veterinarians across all 8 divisions of Bangladesh.

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About BASAVA Association

Uniting Veterinary Professionals Since 1998

BASAVA serves as the sole professional regulatory and representative body for registered veterinarians across Bangladesh. Our mission encompasses safeguarding livestock welfare, advancing companion animal medicine, ensuring public health security through One Health, and driving continuous professional development (CPD).

Regulatory Advocacy

Supporting professional rights & policy standards.

One Health Mission

Protecting animal health and ensuring food safety.

BASAVA at a Glance (2026)

4,850+

Total Registered Members

1,240

Life Members

08

Divisional Committees

120+

CPD Trainings Held

24 Yrs

Scientific Excellence

100%

BVC Compliance

Official Announcements

Latest Notices & Circulars

Urgent October 24, 2026

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 Registration & Voter List Publication

All general and life members are requested to review the draft voter list and register for the upcoming AGM before November 10...

AGM Notice
Training October 18, 2026

Hands-on Ultrasound Training Workshop in Small Animal Practice

A 3-day intensive practical course organized by the training cell at Central Hospital, Chattogram. Limited seats...

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Membership October 10, 2026

Renew BASAVA Annual Membership License for 2027

Online portal now accepting early-bird digital renewals for annual practicing veterinarians...

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Professional Development

Upcoming Events & Training Programs

National Summit

12th National Veterinary Conference 2026

November 15-16, 2026

KAB Auditorium, Farmgate, Dhaka

Organizer: Apex Vet Council

Featuring keynote lectures on Small Animal Surgery & Modern Diagnostic Tools.

Hands-on Training

Advanced Bovine Surgery & Laparoscopy

November 28, 2026

Vet Surgery Ward, Mymensingh

Trainer: Dr. Nurul Islam

Practical hands-on training with modern anesthesia equipment.

Online Webinar

One Health: Zoonosis & Rabies Eradication

December 05, 2026 (Zoom)

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST

Organizer: Disease Surveillance Cell

Free for all active BASAVA and General Veterinary Members.

Public Registry

BASAVA Official Member Directory

Search and verify licensed veterinary professionals registered under Bangladesh Veterinary Council (BVC).

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About the Organization

Bangladesh Small Animal Veterinary Association

Our History & Mandate

Founded in 1998 by a visionary group of senior clinicians and veterinary educators in Dhaka, BASAVA has expanded across all 8 administrative divisions of Bangladesh. We represent veterinarians dedicated to companion animal practice, livestock health, zoo and wildlife veterinary medicine, and food safety standards.

Our Vision

To establish world-class standards in veterinary medical care, animal welfare, and One Health security throughout Bangladesh.

Our Mission

Empowering veterinary professionals with continuous learning, robust regulatory support, and ethical scientific frameworks.

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Governance & Bylaws

BASAVA Constitutional File

Version 4.2 (Revised 2025)

Constitution and Bylaws of BASAVA

The Constitution of the Bangladesh Small Animal Veterinary Association is the foundational governing document ratified by the general assembly. It outlines the organizational structure, executive powers, election protocols for divisional and central committees, and ethical codes of conduct for all members registered under the Bangladesh Veterinary Council (BVC).

Leadership & Governance

BASAVA Committee Hub

Executive and Divisional office bearers overseeing veterinary excellence nationwide.

PRESIDENT

Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam

BVC Reg No: 1842 • Life Member #LM-0042

Professor, Dept of Clinical Medicine, BAU

president@basava.org.bd
GENERAL SECRETARY

Dr. Aminul Hossain Chowdhury

BVC Reg No: 2105 • Life Member #LM-0118

Senior Veterinary Officer, DLS Dhaka

secretary@basava.org.bd
TREASURER

Dr. Nasreen Sultana

BVC Reg No: 2430 • Life Member #LM-0204

Chief Specialist, Central Veterinary Hospital

treasurer@basava.org.bd
Divisional Network

BASAVA Divisional Committees

Select any of the 8 administrative divisions to view local representatives.

Dhaka Division

Active Committee

Chattogram Division

Active Committee

Rajshahi Division

Active Committee

Khulna Division

Active Committee

Barishal Division

Active Committee

Sylhet Division

Active Committee

Rangpur Division

Active Committee

Mymensingh Division

Active Committee

Historical Archives

BASAVA Founding Leaders (1998)

Prof. Dr. A.S.M. Shamsul Huda

FOUNDING PRESIDENT

Emeritus Professor, BAU

Dr. M. A. Samad

FOUNDING SECRETARY

Former Director, DLS

Dr. K. M. Nurul Islam

FOUNDING TREASURER

Senior Clinician

Public Registry

BASAVA Official Member Directory

Search and verify licensed veterinary professionals registered under Bangladesh Veterinary Council (BVC).

Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam

Professor, BAU

BASAVA ID: LM-0042
BVC Reg: BVC-1842
Division: Mymensingh
Life Member

Dr. Aminul Hossain Chowdhury

Senior Vet Officer, DLS

BASAVA ID: LM-0118
BVC Reg: BVC-2105
Division: Dhaka
Life Member

Dr. S.M. Tanvir Ahmed

Pet Hospital Specialist

BASAVA ID: GM-1420
BVC Reg: BVC-3891
Division: Chattogram
General Member
Membership Registration

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Conferences & CPD

BASAVA Events & Training Portal

Conference

12th National Veterinary Conference 2026

November 15-16, 2026 • KAB Auditorium, Dhaka

Hands-on Workshop

Advanced Bovine Surgery & Laparoscopy

November 28, 2026 • Mymensingh

Online Webinar

One Health: Zoonosis & Rabies Eradication

December 05, 2026 • Zoom Platform

Official Publication Portal

Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine (BJVM)

Peer-reviewed open-access scientific publications indexed internationally.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH DOI: 10.5455/bjvm.2026.1102
Current Issue: Volume 24, Issue 2 (2026)

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling of Salmonella spp. in Commercial Broiler Farms in Gazipur, Bangladesh

Authors: Dr. Mahmudul Islam, Dr. Farhana Sultana, Prof. Dr. Abdul Wadud

Abstract: A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was conducted across 45 broiler farms to evaluate multidrug-resistant pathogens...

Bulletin Board

BASAVA Notice Board & Circulars

Urgent

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 Registration & Voter List Publication

Published: October 24, 2026

Training

Hands-on Ultrasound Training Workshop in Small Animal Practice

Published: October 18, 2026

Get in Touch

Contact BASAVA Secretariat

Office Address

Bangladesh Small Animal Veterinary Association (BASAVA)
Veterinary Campus, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh

+880 2-9885321

info@basava.org.bd

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