Chittagong Research Institute for Children Surgery - CRICS

03/12/2025

22/11/2025

On 20th November, we had the honour of welcoming Dr. Ayesha De Costa, a Medical Doctor & Scientist, Department of Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organization (WHO), to the CRICS office.

Dr. De Costa shared her invaluable experiences and insights on newborn care, birth defects inspiring our team with her depth of knowledge and passion for improving child health.

She expressed her appreciation for the ongoing activities and initiatives of CRICS, which truly encouraged us to continue our efforts with even greater dedication.

We are grateful for her visit and look forward to more opportunities for collaboration in the future.

21/05/2025

Award Giving Ceremony of "Professor Tahmina Banu Young Researcher Award 2025"

14/04/2025

ক্রিকস পরিবারের পক্ষ থেকে সকলকে বাংলা নববর্ষের প্রীতি ও শুভেচ্ছা

08/03/2025

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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘂: 𝗔 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆

In a time when female surgeons were rare in Bangladesh, Professor Dr. Tahmina Banu chose the path less traveled—not just to practice it, but to transform it. With a vision far ahead of her time, she became the first female pediatric surgeon in Bangladesh, breaking barriers that once seemed unshakable.

After earning her MBBS from Chittagong Medical College, she completed her MS in Pediatric Surgery at Dhaka Shishu Hospital in 1992. In 1993, she founded the Pediatric Surgery Department at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH). What began as a department with limited resources soon became a center of excellence under her leadership, shaping the future of pediatric surgery in Bangladesh.

Her relentless pursuit of knowledge took her across Australia and the USA, training at world-class institutions. But her heart remained in Bangladesh, where she knew more needed to be done. In 2017, she founded Chittagong Research Institute for Children Surgery (CRICS)—the first of its kind, dedicated to advancing pediatric surgical care and research.

Through her unwavering determination, she has trained over 70 pediatric surgeons, pioneered life-saving techniques, and made surgical care accessible to children in rural areas.

Today, we celebrate Professor Dr. Tahmina Banu, a name that stands for courage, motivation, and change.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

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#𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗜𝗻𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 #𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘂 #𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 #𝗜𝗪𝗗𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 #𝗖𝗠𝗖𝗥𝗖

02/03/2025

Jamal Nazrul Islam-A F Mujibur Rahman Foundation Chattogram Research and Innovation Festival 2025

On February 26, 2025, the Chittagong Research Institute for Children Surgery (CRICS) team had the honor of participating in the Research Festival organized by the Jamal Nazrul Islam-AF Mujibur Rahman Foundation. This prestigious event brought together some of the country's distinguished researchers, offering a unique platform to showcase their groundbreaking research works.

CRICS team set up a stall, highlighting our mission and research activities. Our team engaged with visitors, sharing insights into our research, vision, and impact on children's surgical care and also how we work towards equitable healthcare solutions for children. Additionally, we delivered a presentation, providing a comprehensive overview of CRICS’ mission, ongoing research initiatives, and future goals.

We are thankful to Chiitagong University Research and Higher Study Society (CURHS) for inviting CRICS to be a part of such a dynamic knowledge-sharing platform.

07/01/2025

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31/12/2024

Looking forward to a year of continued learning, exploration, and impactful scientific advancement.
"Happy New Year!"

03/10/2024

🌍✨ Celebrating Excellence and Growth! ✨🌍
We would like to take a moment to acknowledge our very own "Tasmiah Tahera Aziz", Executive Secretary & Research Associate of CRICS for achieving the most prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to pursue her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, majoring in Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.
Her journey as a recipient of this highly prestigious scholarship is a testament to her unwavering dedication, hard-work, excellence and commitment to personal and professional growth.

Throughout her transformative experience, she has not only enhanced her skills but has also enriched our institute with her diverse perspectives and insights. Her commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to us all, highlighting the profound impact of continuous learning and global engagement.
Heartiest Congratulations, Tasmiah Tahera Aziz!!! We, the CRICS family, are proud to have you with us and can’t wait to see how you’ll continue to shine!!

সাফল্যের উদযাপন!
🎉 ফুলব্রাইট ফরেন স্টুডেন্ট প্রোগ্রাম এবং এমোরি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে ভর্তির জন্য তাসমিয়া তাহেরা আজিজকে অভিনন্দন! 🎓 বৈশ্বিক স্বাস্থ্য উন্নয়নের প্রতি নিজের প্রতিশ্রুতিকে এগিয়ে নিতে তিনি পাবলিক হেলথে এমএস করবেন। বর্তমানে তিনি চট্টগ্রাম রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট ফর চিলড্রেনস সার্জারিতে একজন রিসার্চ অ্যাসোসিয়েট হিসেবে কাজ করছেন। তার প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক যাত্রার জন্য শুভ কামনা!

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🎉Congratulations, Tasmiah Tahera Aziz for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and for her acceptance to Emory University! 🎓 She will pursue her MS in Public Health, advancing her commitment to global health excellence. Currently, she is a Research Associate at Chittagong Research Institute for Children's Surgery. Join us in wishing her all the best in her academic journey ahead!

Emory University