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BANGLADESH Bangladesh is a country in South Asia bordered by India and Mayanmar at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. Beautifully green and wonderfully welcoming country Bangladesh is rich in biodiversity and is the home of world largest mangrove forest Sunderban on the south west, mountainous east and world s longest beach Cox s Bazar on the south. Dhaka-the capital of Bangladesh, once known as the city of mosques and muslins is the economic, cultural and political centre of the country. The city bursting with nearly 17 million people and has a blending of old and new architectural trends.
INVITATION Dear Colleague, It is our pleasure to announce that BanglaCardio 2017 organised by Bangladesh Cardiac Society will be held on 6-7 December 2017 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Holel, Dhaka Bangladesh. The two-day conference will include plenary and keynote lectures, symposium, CD and clinical case presentation, free paper sessions and poster session covering a wide spectrum of topics on cardiovascular diseases. Beyond the state of the art scientific events entreating social and cultural program will be arranged. The conference is expected to be a congregation of the eminent cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from home and abroad and will provide an unique opportunity of strengthening the professional bonds and social fraternity through exchange of ideas and experiences on recent advances in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. We take this opportunity to extend our sincere invitation to you for participating the conference - BanglaCardio 2017 in Dhaka. Hope to see you in the conference. Prof. A K M Mohibullah President Bangladesh Cardiac Society Prof. Abdullah Al Shafi Majumder Secretary General Bangladesh Cardiac Society
MAIN TOPICS Arrhythmias Pacing, Resynchronization Acute Coronary Syndrome Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Cardiovascular Intervention Cardiovascular Surgery Pediatric Cardiology Heart Failure Acute Cardiac Care Hypertension Valvular Heart Disease Congenital Heart Diseases Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation AWARDS Best presenters in Free Paper Sessions, CD presentation and Poster Session will be honoured with awards.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME 6 December 2017, Wednesday 9-00 10-30 AM : Opening Ceremony. 10-30 - 11-00 AM : Coffee Break Opening of Exhibition 11-00 12-30 AM : Lectures by invited guests 12-45 1-30 PM : Symposium 1-30 PM 2-30 PM : Lunch Opening of Poster Session 3-00 PM 4-00 PM : Lectures by invited guests 4-00 PM - 5-00 PM : Free Paper Session 5-00 PM : Coffee Break 6-00 PM 8-00 PM : Cultural Evening Dinner 7 December 2017, Thursday 9-00 10-00 AM : Lectures by invited guests 10-00 11-00 AM : Free paper session 11-00 11-30 AM : Coffee Break Poster Presentation 11.30 1.00 : Lectures by invited guests CD Presentation 01-00 2-00 : Lunch 2-00 3-00 : Lectures by invited guests 3-00 4-00 CD Presentation 4-00 5-00 : Closing Remarks Award Presentation 5-00 5-30 : Tea 5-30 8-00 : Annual General Meeting (for the members of the Society only)
INVITED FACULTY Prof. N.C. Nanda Distinguished Professor of Medicine University of Alabama, USA Dr. Naresh Trehan Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Chairman & Managing Director Medanta- The Medicity, Gurgaon, India Dr Wael Al Mahmeed President, Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC) Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. David KL Quek Secretary General, Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology(APSC) Malaysia Dr. Jack Tan Wei Chieh President, Singapore Cardiac Society Director, Coronary Care Unit National Heart Centre, Singapore Prof. Alister Hall Professor of Clinical Cardiology University of Leeds, UK Dr. M.S. Hiremath President, Cardiological Society of India Pune, India Dr. Ng Wai Kiat President, National Heart Association of Malaysia Prof. Issei Komuro Professor and Chairman Department of Cardiovascular Medicine The University of Tokyo President, Japanese Circulation Society, Japan Dr. Satish K Parashar President, Indian Academy of Echocardiography India Dr. Nimali Fernando President, Sri Lanka Heart Association Sri Lanka Dr. Taworn Suithichaiyakal President, The Heart Association of Thailand Thailand Dr. Anil Saxena Director, Pacing and Electrophysiology Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India. Prof. Jiunn-Lee LIN President, Taiwan Society of Cardiology Taiwan Prof. Khalida Soomro Interventional Cardiologist President, Pakistan Cardiac Society Pakistan Dr. Sudhansu Bhattacharyya Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Mumbai, India. Prof. Kyew Soe Win Senior Consultant Cardiologist Mandalay General Hospital, Mandalay Myanmar Prof. Myint Soe Win President, Cardiac Society Myanmar Medical Association, Myanmar Prof. Yadav Kumar Deo Bhatta President, Cardiac Society of Nepal Nepal Prof.Nguyen Lan Viet President, Vietnam National Heart Association Vietnam Prof. SOK Chour President, Cambodian Heart Association Cambodia Dr. Raul L. Lapitan President, Philippine Heart Association, Philippine Prof. Shahryar A. Sheikh Professor of Cardiology International Advisor APSC, Pakistan Prof. Govindan Vijayaraghvan Professor of Cardiology and Vice Chairman Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), India Dr. Bijoy G Rajbanshi Consultant Cardiac Surgeon General Secretary, Cardiac Society of Nepal
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Last Date of Registration : 30, October, 2017 No on-site Registration Registration Fee: Registration Fee Includes- participation in all scientific sessions and programe, Abstract book, lunches, coffee, dinner, cultural programme and Registration Kit. Payment: - Cash payment for local participants. - Cross Cheque in the name of Bangladesh Cardiac Society for foreign delegates. For Registration please contact: Up to Up to 30 September 2017 30 October 2017 A. Members of the Society Tk. 2500/- Tk. 2500/- B. Non-Member Participants Tk. 3000/- Tk. 4000/- C. Foreign Delegates USD: 150/- USD 200/- Conference Secretariat- Karukaj Hashim Heritage (1st Floor), 21/8, Khiljee Road, Block-B, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Tel: +88 01799925522 (Office), E-mail: bcs@bol-online.com Website: www.banglacardio.org Cancellation policy : All cancellation must be received in writing before 15, November 2017. Registration cancellation received before 15, November 2017-50% refund will be made. No cancellation after 15, November 2017.
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION Abstract Submission: DEADLINE: 30 October 2017 Abstracts can only be submitted in the attached Abstract Form in English. The presentation of an abstract requires the registration of at least one of the authors. The Scientific Committee will review all the submitted abstracts and the selected ones will be accepted as oral communications, CD presentations or posters. The abstract authors will receive notification of acceptance by 15 November, 2017 together with the information regarding their presentation. All the accepted abstracts (if the presenter is regularly registered) will be printed in supplementary issue of Bangladesh Heart Journal at the time of the Conference. (There will be special awards given to "The Best Presenters" selected by the Scientific Committee among accepted oral communications, CD presentations and posters.) Projection PC data projection will be available in all the rooms. All projections must be worded in English only. Attendance Certificate Attendance certificate will be distributed to all the registered delegates at the end of the Conference. Program Changes The Scientific Committee reserves the right to change the program at any time.
GENERAL INFORMATION Conference Venue: Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka. 107, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh. Tel: +880 2 8140401 +880 2 55028008 Fax: +880 2 9138184 E-mail: dhaka@panpacific.com Website: Panpacific.com/dhaka Language Official language of the Conference is English. Website: www.banglacardio.org (Please view periodically for updates) Letter of Invitation Upon request, the Secretariat will send a personal invitation to participate the conference. Such invitation is only meant for obtaining visa or getting travel fund and is not a commitment to provide financial support. Visa Citizens of most countries require visa for entry into Bangladesh. The local Bangladesh Embassy or Consulate may kindly be contacted. Currency Taka is the Currency of Bangladesh. Conversion Rate: US Dollar = Tk. 82 (approximate) International major Credit Cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Accommodation Accommodation of Hotels can be arranged on request in different categories of Hotels (5*, 4*, 3*) Transportation From Airport Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka is 14 km from the venue. Hotel shuttle, private taxis provide transportation. Climate The weather in Dhaka in December is usually very pleasant. Average day temperature is between 18-20 o C Exhibition A pharmaceuticals exhibition will be held at the vanue of the Conference. Exhibitions will provide the opportunity to promote innovative products - Pharmaceuticals, medical equipments, implants and technologies to the participants. For further information please contact conference secretariat Industrial Sponsorship Sponsored symposia, lecture and sessions may be arranged during the conference on request from industrial sponsors. Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES Organising Committee Prof. AKM Mohibullah Prof. Abdullah Al Shafi Majumder Prof. S T M Abu Azam Prof. Asit Baran Adhikary Prof. Afzalur Rahman Dr. M. Nazrul Islam Prof. Syed Mostafa Kamal Prof. Mir Jamal Uddin Prof. Md. Kamrul Hasan Dr. Khaled Mohsin Dr. Tawhiduzzaman Dr. Prasanta Kumar Chanda Dr. Mohsin Ahmed Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Babu Dr. Quazi Abul Azad Dr. S M Habibullah Selim Dr. Humayun Kabir Mintoo Prof. M Amanullah Prof. Khawza Nasiruddin Mahmud Prof. Md. Faruque Prof. Ranjit Chandra Khan Prof. Nazir Ahmed Chowdhury Dr. APM Sohrabuzzaman Prof. AKM Fazlur Rahman Prof. Mamunur Rashid Sizar Prof. S M Mostafa Zaman Prof. Harisul Haque Dr. Mirza Nazrul Islam Dr. Syed Abdul Quader Dr. M. G. Azam Dr. Kajal Kumar Karmaker Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman Dr. Zillur Rahman
Steering Committee Prof. AKM Mohibullah Prof. Abdullah Al Shafi Majumder Prof. Afzalur Rahman Prof. Asit Baran Adhikary Prof. Md. Faruque Prof. Nazir Ahmed Chowdhury Prof. Mamunur Rashid Sizar Finance Committee Chairperson : Prof. H. I. Lutfar Rahman Khan Co-Chairperson : Prof. Ranjit Chandra Khan Secretarty : Prof. Mamunur Rashid Sizar Registration Committee Chairperson : Prof. APM Sohrabuzzaman Co-Chairperson : Prof. Syed Mostafa Kamal Secretary : Dr. Kajal Kumar Karmaker Scientific Committee Chairperson : Prof. Afzalur Rahman Co-Chairperson : Dr. Khaled Mohsin Secretary : Dr. Mohsin Ahmed Publication Committee Chairperson : Prof. Nazir Ahmed Chowdhury Co-Chairperson : Dr. M. Nazrul Islam Secretary : Prof. S M Mostafa Zaman
Conference Committee Chairperson : Prof. AKM Fazlur Rahman Co-Chairperson : Dr. Tawhiduzzaman Secretary : Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Babu Exhibition Committee Chairperson : Prof. Asit Baran Adhykary Co-Chairperson : Dr. Mirza Nazrul Islam Secretary : Dr. Quazi Abul Azad Publicity and Documentation Committee Chairperson : Prof. S T M Abu Azam Co-Chairperson : Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman Secretary : Dr. S M Habibullah Selim Cultural and Entertainment Committee Chairperson : Prof. Khawza Nasiruddin Mahmud Co-Chairperson : Prof. Harisul Haque Secretary : Dr. M. G. Azam Social Events and Hospitality Committee Chairperson : Prof. Md. Faruque Co-Chairperson : Prof. Md. Kamrul Hasan Secretary : Dr. Humayun Kabir Mintoo Accommodation and Transportation Committee Chairperson : Prof. Mir Jamal Uddin Co-Chairperson : Dr. Prasanta Kumar Chanda Secretary : Dr. Zillur Rahman
TOUR EVENTS EXPLORE BANGLADESH Customized tours may be organised for the interested participants. Please contact Conference Secretariat immediately after arrival. Sundarban A shroud of mystery and danger looms over the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is an enormous network of interconnecting waterways stretching inland for about 80km from the Bay of Bengal and it is home to around 400 Royal Bengal tigers, the largest single population of tigers in the world. Cox's Bazar Bangladesh s pride and joy, Cox s Bazar Beach is lauded throughout the land as if it s a contender for one of the natural wonders of the world. It is the longest continual natural beach on the planet (125km). However, Cox s Bazar Beach is the most developed of any holiday destination in Bangladesh and as such you ll find tourist facilities that are better than anywhere outside Dhaka. Dhaka City By this tour package we offer you the opportunity to visit the major attractions of Dhaka - a city of contrasts between old and new and lots more. Bandorban The nature setting of this little township rich in tribal heritage. Its flora and fauna, bamboo cottages its ethnic peoples and their life style have made this picturesque hilly resort a popular destination of tourist. Here has the unique privilage of having two hight peaks of the country, the Keokaradang (4000feet) and the Tazingdang (4632feet). Sylhet Friendly Sylhet may be a divisional capital, but it has a small-town feel with bustling roadside market stalls that add color to the streets. This tour will visit Lowacherra National Park, Adivasi Villages (Khashia Village), Madhabkunda Waterfall, Baikka Beel and many more. You will be surprised to meet a large number of people here who speak excellent English. Paharpur- World Heritage Site This tour package designed specially for the archaeology and history lovers at the same time it will let you to know about Paharpur Buddhist Monastery and lots more.
Conference Secretariat: Karukaj Hashim Heritage (1st Floor), 21/8, Khiljee Road, Block-B, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Tel: +88 01799925522 (Office), E-mail: bcs@bol-online.com Website: www.banglacardio.org