Dr Md Shaidur Rahman

MBBS, MD (Child), Fellow in Palliative Care, FCPC, RCPCH

Assistant Professor, Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist

Dr. Md. Shaidur Rahman is an accomplished consultant paediatrician and paediatric palliative care specialist with over 13 years of experience. His experience and expertise bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to his patients. Dr. Shaidur currently serves as a Resident Physician in the Department of Paediatrics at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and as a Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist.

Dr. Shaidur completed his MBBS from Rangpur Medical College and later earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in Paediatrics from BSMMU. His extensive training includes specializations in paediatric neurology, NICU care, paediatric nephrology, and paediatric oncology, with certifications in paediatric critical care, neonatal resuscitation, and palliative care from prestigious institutions in India, the UK, and Canada. He is also an international faculty member in paediatric palliative care and a recognized trainer in neonatal resuscitation and severe acute malnutrition management. He is the first Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist in Bangladesh.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shaidur has contributed significantly to paediatric research, with multiple publications in reputed journals. His research focuses on paediatric conditions including dengue fever, gastrointestinal manifestations of dengue, and paediatric palliative care. He has also presented at international conferences on topics ranging from adolescent immunization to paediatric gastroenterology.

Dr. Shaidur has also served as a medical officer in multiple healthcare facilities and as a registrar in the Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Hematology-Oncology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. His early career also included working as an RMO in the Emergency and Accident department of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.

With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Shaidur Rahman’s work in paediatric palliative care has set a benchmark for compassionate healthcare in the country, making him a pioneer in his field.