Bangladesh

Cardiovascular Conference

6 - 7 December 2017

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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CARDIAC SOCIETY

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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.

BANGLADESH

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. Abdullah Al Shafi MajumderSecretary General

Bangladesh Cardiac Society

INVITATION

Prof. A K M MohibullahPresident

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.

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)

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

INVITED FACULTY

Prof. N.C. NandaDistinguished Professor of MedicineUniversity of Alabama, USA

Dr. Naresh Trehan Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgeonand 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 QuekSecretary General, Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology(APSC)Malaysia

Dr. Jack Tan Wei Chieh President, Singapore Cardiac SocietyDirector, Coronary Care UnitNational Heart Centre, Singapore

Prof. Alister HallProfessor of Clinical CardiologyUniversity of Leeds, UK

Dr. M.S. Hiremath President, Cardiological Society of IndiaPune, India

Dr. Ng Wai KiatPresident, National Heart Association of Malaysia

Prof. Issei Komuro Professor and ChairmanDepartment of Cardiovascular MedicineThe University of TokyoPresident, Japanese Circulation Society, Japan

Dr. Satish K Parashar President, Indian Academy of EchocardiographyIndia

Dr. Nimali Fernando President, Sri Lanka Heart AssociationSri Lanka

Dr. Taworn SuithichaiyakalPresident, The Heart Association of ThailandThailand

Dr. Anil Saxena Director, Pacing and ElectrophysiologyFortis Escorts Heart InstituteNew Delhi, India.

Prof. Jiunn-Lee LIN President, Taiwan Society of CardiologyTaiwan

Prof. Khalida SoomroInterventional CardiologistPresident, Pakistan Cardiac SocietyPakistan

Dr. Sudhansu Bhattacharyya Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Mumbai, India.

Prof. Kyew Soe WinSenior Consultant CardiologistMandalay General Hospital, MandalayMyanmar

Prof. Myint Soe WinPresident, Cardiac Society Myanmar Medical Association, Myanmar

Prof. Yadav Kumar Deo Bhatta President, Cardiac Society of Nepal Nepal

Prof.Nguyen Lan VietPresident, Vietnam National Heart AssociationVietnam

Prof. SOK ChourPresident, Cambodian Heart AssociationCambodia

Dr. Raul L. Lapitan President, Philippine Heart Association, Philippine

Prof. Shahryar A. SheikhProfessor of CardiologyInternational Advisor APSC, Pakistan

Prof. Govindan Vijayaraghvan Professor of Cardiology and Vice ChairmanKerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), India

Dr. Bijoy G RajbanshiConsultant Cardiac SurgeonGeneral Secretary, Cardiac Society of Nepal

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:

Conference Secretariat- Karukaj Hashim Heritage (1st Floor), 21/8, Khiljee Road, Block-B, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, BangladeshTel: +88 01799925522 (Office), E-mail: bcs@bol-online.comWebsite: 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.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Last Date of Registration : 30, October, 2017

No on-Site Registration

Registration Fee:

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/-

SCIENTIFICINFORMATION

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.

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.

GENERALINFORMATION

Conference Venue:

Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka.107, Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueDhaka-1215, Bangladesh.

Tel: +880 2 8140401 +880 2 55028008

Fax: +880 2 9138184

E-mail: dhaka@panpacific.com

Website: Panpacific.com/dhaka

Accommodation Accommodation of Hotels can be arranged on request in different categories of Hotels (5*, 4*, 3*)

Transportation From AirportHazrat 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 18-20oC

ExhibitionA 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 SponsorshipSponsored symposia, lecture and sessions may be arranged during the conference on request from industrial sponsors.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh

CONFERENCECOMMITTEES

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

Customized tours may be organised for the interested participants.

Please contact Conference Secretariat immediately after arrival.

TOUR EVENTSEXPLORE BANGLADESH

A shroud of mystery and danger looms over the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in

Sundarban

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.

The nature setting of this little township rich in tribal heritage. Its flora and fauna, bamboo cottages

Bandorban

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).

Bangladesh’s pride and joy, Cox’s Bazar Beach is lauded throughout the land as if it’s a contender

Cox's Bazar

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.

Friendly Sylhet may be a divisional capital, but it has a small-town feel with bustling roadside market

Sylhet

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.

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.

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