Back in 1956, when people had a perception that diabetes is a disease of the affluents and hardly anyone anticipated that diabetes would be an epidemic even in developing countries. Professor Dr Mohammad Ibrahim (1911-1989) led a team of dedicated colleagues to establish the Diabetic Association of Pakistan which eventually became Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (in Bangla Bangladesh Diabetic Somiti, acronym BADAS) .

The dream of the Founder was to create such facilities and environment where no diabetic shall die untreated, unemployed or unfed even if poor. Over the last five decades the Association has created the largest infrastructure, and registered patient base in the world for the prevention and care of diabetes. In addition, next to the Government, it is now the largest comprehensive health care provider as well as the health manpower generating organization in Bangladesh.

• General Medicine: Comprehensive care for various health conditions.

• Surgery: General and specialized surgical services, covering various fields such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal surgery.

• Pediatrics: Healthcare services focused on infants, children, and adolescents.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Care related to pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.

• Internal Medicine: Treatment of adult diseases, often involving complex conditions.

• Emergency Medicine: Immediate care for acute illnesses and injuries.

• Cardiology: Specialized care for heart-related conditions.

• Dermatology: Treatment for skin conditions and diseases.

• Orthopedics: Focus on musculoskeletal issues, including bones and joints.

• Radiology: Imaging services such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs for diagnostic purposes.

• Anesthesiology: Management of pain and anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Quality assurance in healthcare is vital for:

• Enhancing Patient Safety: Reducing the risk of errors and adverse events during treatment.

• Improving Health Outcomes: Ensuring that patients receive effective treatments that lead to better health results.

• Building Trust: Establishing credibility with patients and the community by demonstrating a commitment to high standards of care.

VISION:

• In Bangladesh no diabetic should die untreated, unemployed or unfed.
• All people shall be provided with affordable health care service..

 MISSION:

• Provide total healthcare including rehabilitation for all diabetics irrespective of gender, economic and social status through different institutions of Diabetic Associations of Bangladesh.
• Expand these services to provide affordable BADAS healthcare for all Bangladeshi through self-sustaining centers of excellences.
• Create specialized quality manpower (Research Scientists, Physicians, Technicians, Nurses and other related personnel) of high ethical standard.
• Develop leadership in healthcare through dedicated and transparent management system.
• Develop industries for manufacturing quality medicines and healthcare products

• RIBA International Prize 2021:

  • Friendship Hospital, designed by Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA, won the prestigious RIBA International Prize 2021. This award is given biennially to projects that demonstrate design excellence and social impact. The hospital was recognized for its thoughtful integration with the local environment and its innovative design that addresses the challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels.

• Recognition for Design Excellence:

  • The hospital was praised for its architecture, which embodies humanity and protection, reflecting the mission of the NGO Friendship to empower remote rural areas. The design features a series of courtyards that provide natural light and ventilation, enhancing the healing environment for patients.

• Global Impact:

  • The RIBA jury highlighted the hospital as a potential sustainable and affordable blueprint for clinical facilities in rural regions, emphasizing its relevance to global healthcare challenges such as unequal access to medical services