About Us
Efforts to introduce palliative care in Bangladesh began sporadically during the 1990s. Early initiatives included Ashik Palliative Care for Children and the efforts of the Afzalunnesa
Foundation.
A major milestone was reached in 2007, when visible and structured palliative care services were initiated at the university level through Bangladesh Medical University. This marked a turning point and created a renewed national dialogue on palliative care.
What began as a limited initiative gradually expanded with the involvement of committed individuals, as well as national, private, and international service-oriented organizations, all working toward comprehensive palliative care delivery. As a result of these collective efforts, the Palliative Care Society of Bangladesh (PCSB) was established in 2011. The organization was formally registered in 2013 under the Department of Social Services of the Ministry of Social Welfare (Registration No. Dh-09030).
Vision of PCSB
- To ensure accessible and organized palliative care services for all
- To contribute to public awareness, training, service development, and national policy formulation
Mission of PCSB
- To integrate the concept of palliative care across all levels of the health system
- To create opportunities for training and research for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals
- To build volunteer networks and promote community participation and coordination
- To develop integrated home-based care services and provide training for family caregivers
- To collaborate with like-minded organizations working toward shared goals
- To deliver community-based palliative care aligned with local culture and values
