Summary:
- The High Court of Bangladesh has ruled that only individuals with MBBS or BDS degrees can use the title “Dr.”
- The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Justice Shathika Hossain.
- The court clarified that those who previously used “Dr” without completing these degrees will not face punishment.
- This decision aims to standardize the use of the “Dr” title and prevent misuse in the country.
The High Court of Bangladesh has directed that only individuals who have completed their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degrees are entitled to use the title “Dr.” The decision was made by a bench consisting of Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Justice Shathika Hossain after hearing a writ petition that sought to clarify the use of the title.
The court’s ruling aims to establish a clear standard for the use of the “Dr” title in the country. Additionally, the court clarified that individuals who have previously used the title without completing the requisite degrees will not face punishment. This decision is expected to bring clarity and consistency to the use of academic titles in Bangladesh.
