Student protests demanding the formation of an independent regulatory council have forced authorities to halt admissions to the Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College in Dhaka. Monday was the closing day for admitting students into the 36th batch of the Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) and Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programmes. The Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College was established in 1989 in Mirpur-13 to preserve the ancient medical traditions of the subcontinent and produce scientifically trained physicians through institutional education and research. Students at the college pursue a five-year BUMS or BAMS programme followed by a one-year internship. The college is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of Dhaka University and operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Source: bd News24 July 14, 2025 16:43 UTC