ASHIC

Foundation for Childhood Cancer and Palliatiive care in Bangladesh.

ASHIC, A Foundation for Childhood Cancer, is a beacon of hope that arose from tremendous tragedy for the Choudhury family. The organization was founded in 1994 after the Choudhurys lost their son, Ashiq, to a rare form of cancer. Ashiq was a vibrant, beautiful child whose promise of a rich life came to a premature end at the tender age of three. On May 20th, 1993, Ashiq slipped into eternal peace after a year-long fight against the death grip of cancer, leaving his loved ones lost in their own bleak worlds. Ashiq's sudden diagnosis and prolonged treatment with numerous courses of chemotherapy and surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London brought a calamity into his family's life. During her son's treatment, Salma Choudhury came across many other families in similar situations. She also experienced the benevolence of individuals and charity organizations who offered comfort to these children and their families during their darkest days. After the loss of Ashiq, the Choudhury family was inspired to reach out to the children living with cancer in Bangladesh. They transformed their thoughts into reality through founding ASHIC (A Shelter for Helpless Ill Children), a charity organization dedicated to improving the quality of lives for this special group of children.

26/11/2025

ASHIC Palliative Care Unit (PCU)

23/10/2025

Appreciation to Lions Club of Dhaka Diligent

On 20th October 2025 some high officials from Lions International, District 315 A2, Bangladesh visited ASHIC Palliative Care Unit (PCU) and spent a heart-warming time with our little cancer warriors.

During the visit, the Lions Club team graciously cut a cake, provided 60 lunch boxes and one of their members Lion Mr. Humayn Kabir (member of Dhaka Rose Valley) donated Tk. 10,000 for the PCU’s operations and also announced his plan to continue a monthly contribution of Tk. 10,000. The club donated Tk. 30,000 for patients’ medicines. They also donated a 2 Tons Air Conditioner for Palliative Ward. Their generosity and compassion truly touched our hearts.

The high officials of ASHIC Foundation and Lions Club of Dhaka Diligent, discussed future collaborations to strengthen palliative care support for childhood cancer patients. They expressed commitment to fund for the proposed modern Palliative Ward and also will donate printing materials, screens etc. for the mentioned ward and 1 Ton Air-conditioner for another ward.

ASHIC Foundation sincerely appreciates this partnership and the continued support of Lions Club of Dhaka Diligent for their noble effort to bring comfort, care, and hope to the children battling cancer.

22/10/2025

Celebrating World Food Day 2025 with LE MERIDIEN DHAKA

On 15 October 2025, ASHIC Foundation for Childhood Cancer had the pleasure of attending a special lunch hosted by Hotel Le Meridien Dhaka in celebration of World Food Day 2025.

The host welcomed our childhood cancer warriors, each accompanied by a guardian and also the cancer survivors who continue to inspire us with their strength and positivity. The children enjoyed a delicious meal and joyful moments, made extra special by the warm hospitality and care of the Le Meridien team. A team of 33 participants, 7 Survivors, 11 Cancer warriors, 15 parents and 6 officials joined the program from ASHIC.

We sincerely thank Hotel Le Meridien Dhaka for organizing this meaningful event and for their kindness in spreading smiles, love, and hope among our brave young fighters.

Together, we celebrate not only food, but also compassion, courage, and the joy of sharing.

14/10/2025

ASHIC Foundation attended the Palliative Care Carnival 2025 held at Gulshan Club on 10.10.2025, organized to promote awareness and collaboration in the field of palliative care. The event brought together various organizations and stakeholders, and ASHIC’s presence highlighted our continuous commitment to improving the quality of life for childhood cancer warriors. The event was organized by Hospice Bangladesh. ASHIC Foundation presented a 10 minutes PowerPoint description by Ms. Lovely at 7:00 pm.

In addition, we also celebrated the Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 on 11.10.2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30 pm at the ASHIC Shelter presided over Mohammed Alauddin, Advisor, ASHIC where among others Prof. Dr. Anwarul Karim attended as chief guest, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Momena Begum, Assoc.Prof Dr. Zannat Ara, our team, patients, and caregivers took part in special activities and discussions emphasizing the importance of compassionate care and emotional support for our young patients.

At the end of the program the Foundation arranged a puppet Show by SPEAR to give pleasure to the cancer warriors for a while at the end of the program.

Both events successfully reflected ASHIC’s dedication to advocacy and awareness in the palliative care community.

10/10/2025

Know about Palliative Care

28/09/2025

ASHIC Foundation for Childhood Cancer expresses its heartfelt appreciation to ServicEngine Limited for their generous donation of a washing machine to the ASHIC Palliative Care Unit (PCU) on 24th September 2025.

This thoughtful contribution will help us ensure a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable environment for our childhood cancer warriors and their families.

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23/09/2025

গতকাল ২২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৫ শিশু ক্যান্সার সচেতনতা মাস উপলক্ষে ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশন ফর চাইল্ডহুড ক্যান্সার এবং ওয়ার্ল্ড চাইল্ড ক্যান্সার যৌথ ভাবে ২২ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৫, বিকাল ৩:০০ টা থেকে ৫:০০ টা পর্যন্ত, রাজধানী ঢাকায় এক বিশেষ ঘোড়ার গাড়ি ব্যালি করেছে এবং ক্যান্সারের লক্ষন সমূহ সম্বলিত লিফলেট বিলি করেছে। এই ব্যতিক্রমী ব্যালির উদ্দেশ্য ছিলো শিশু ক্যান্সার বিষয়ে জনসচেতনতা বৃদ্ধি, সমাজে সহমর্মিতা জাগানো এবং ক্যান্সার যোদ্ধা শিশুদের জন্য আশা ও সাহসের বার্তা ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া।

সেবা ভবনের সামনে থেকে ব্যালির উদ্বোধন করেছেন ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশনের ফাউন্ডার চেয়ারপার্সন প্রয়াত সালমা চৌধুরির সুযোগ্য কন্যা, ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশনের প্রধান নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা মাহিন হামিদ। তিনি বলেছেন, ক্যান্সার যোদ্ধা শিশুদের সাথে তিনি ফাউন্ডেশনের প্রতিষ্ঠালগ্ন থেকেই জড়িত ছিলেন এবং ভবিষ্যতেও থাকবেন। একমাত্র শিশু ক্যান্সার সম্পর্কে সচেতনতাই পারে শিশুকে সময়মত এবং সঠিক চিকিৎসার মাধ্যমে শিশু ক্যান্সার নিরাময় করতে।

ফাউন্ডেশনের উপদেস্টা মোহাম্মদ আলাউদ্দিন উল্লেখ করেন ক্যান্সার মানেই মৃত্যু এমন ভুল ধারণা আজও বিদ্যমান আছে। সময়মতো সনাক্তকরণ, সঠিক চিকিৎসা ও জীবনধারা পরিবর্তনের মাধ্যমে অনেক ক্যান্সার নিরাময় যোগ্য বা নিয়ন্ত্রণে আনা যায়। সেই কারণে সচেতনতা তৈরি করা জরুরী।

আমি আপনাদের কাছে আহবান জানাচ্ছি নিজে সচেতন হন, পরিবার ও বন্ধুদের জানানো শুরু করুন, আর প্রয়োজনে ডাক্তারের সাথে যোগাযোগ করতে দ্বিধা করবেন না। একজন সচেতন ব্যক্তি একটি পরিবারকে ও এক সমাজকে রক্ষা করতে পারে।

ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশনের অন্যান্যদের মধ্যে ছিলেন ফাউন্ডেশনের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা প্রেসিডেন্ট জনাব আফজাল হোসেন চৌধুরী, ঢাকা মেডিকেলের শিশু অনকোলজিস্ট প্রফেসর ডা: জোহরা জামিলা খান, কমকর্তা-কমচারিবৃন্দ, স্বেচ্ছাসেবক ও শুভানুধ্যায়ীরা। ব্যালির মোট ৩০ থেকে ৪০ জন অংশগ্রহণকারী উপস্থিত ছিলেন।

ব্যালির রুট:

সেবা ভবন, ধানমন্ডি ৪/এ→ শংকর বাসস্ট্যান্ড মোহাম্মদপুর বাসস্ট্যান্ড সংসদ ভবন কাওরান

বাজার বাংলামটর শাহবাগ মৎস্য ভবন প্রেস ক্লাব জিপিও গোলাপশাহ মাজার ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

ক্যাম্পাস নীলক্ষেত নিউমার্কেট ধানমন্ডি (সমাপনী).

ব্যালিতে অংশগ্রহণকারীদেরকে নাস্তা পরিবেশন করা হয়েছে।

ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশন বিশ্বাস করে, এই বর্ণাঢ্য ঘোড়ার গাড়ি র্যালির মাধ্যমে শিশু ক্যান্সার সম্পর্কে সমাজের মানুষের সচেতনতা বৃদ্ধি পাবে এবং বাংলাদেশে শিশুদের ক্যান্সারের প্রাথমিক শনাক্তকরণ, উন্নত চিকিৎসা ও উপশম সেবার সুযোগ আরও সম্প্রসারিত হবে।

ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশন সম্পর্কে:

১৯৯৪ সালে প্রতিষ্ঠিত ASHIC ফাউন্ডেশন বাংলাদেশের তথা এশিয়া মহাদেশের প্রথম শিশু ক্যান্সার নিয়ে কাজ করে যাওয়া সেবামূলক প্রতিষ্ঠান। ASHIC প্যালিয়েটিভ কেয়ার ইউনিট, শেল্টার এবং বিভিন্ন সহায়তা কার্যক্রমের মাধ্যমে প্রতিষ্ঠানটি প্রায় ৩১ বছর ধরে শিশু ক্যান্সার যোদ্ধা ও তাদের পরিবারকে আশা, যত্ন ও সেবা প্রদান করে আসছে।

22/09/2025

A Special Day: CEO’s Visit to ASHIC Play Center at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH)

On 14th September 2025, ASHIC Foundation’s CEO, Maheen Hamid, spent a heartfelt time at the ASHIC Play Center in Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The visit was full of warmth, joy and meaningful interactions with doctors and staff.
The doctors of Pediatric departments welcomed her with smiles of a flower bucket. Doctors from the Pediatric Department, along with Dr. Lutfun Nessa, prof. and Head of the department, Dr. Zohora Jameela Khan, Prof. & Head of the Pediatric Oncology department along with few doctors joined the visit, showing their continued support for the children and the Play Center. They discussed the importance of combining medical care with emotional healing, emphasizing that “play is also therapy.”
The CEO expressed her gratitude to the doctors, ASHIC staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts. She reaffirmed ASHIC’s vision of creating not just a space for treatment, but a home of comfort, love and happiness for childhood cancer warriors.
The day ended with renewed energy and inspiration to keep working hand in hand with doctors, caregivers and supporters for a brighter future for these brave children.

21/09/2025

Yesterday’s Special Dinner with Donors, Doctors, and Employees Hosted by CEO of ASHIC Foundation
Yesterday evening, the CEO of ASHIC Foundation, Maheen Hamid, daughter of the late founder Salma Choudhury, hosted a special dinner in honour ASHIC’s dedicated donors, respected doctors, and committed employees. The gathering created a warm and inspiring atmosphere, bringing together individuals who continue to support ASHIC’s mission of serving childhood cancer warriors and their families.
The event served as an opportunity for the CEO to personally thank everyone for their relentless contributions and unwavering commitment. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the donors for their generosity, which ensures the sustainability of ASHIC’s Shelter and Palliative Care Unit. The doctors were also recognized for their professional dedication and compassionate service toward the young cancer patients. At the same time, the tireless efforts of ASHIC employees were acknowledged as the backbone of the organization’s day to day operations.
In her speech, Maheen Hamid emphasized the importance of collective effort, saying that ASHIC’s journey is strengthened through unity, kindness, and shared responsibility. The dinner not only celebrated past achievements but also paved the way for future collaborations to expand the organization’s impact.
The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and a renewed spirit of commitment. Guests left the dinner feeling motivated and encouraged to continue their partnership with ASHIC in the fight against childhood cancer.

17/09/2025

Ms.Tahmina Gaffar,Chairperson, Ms. Kaniz Haider Co-Chairperson and Ms.Shamsad begum, Tresurer from Aparajita Society Against Cancer visited ASHIC Shelter yesterday. During their visit, they toured the entire Shelter, interacted with patients and their guardians and shared their own experiences with cancer. As a gesture of solidarity and support, they donated Tk. 40,000/- to benefit the cancer warriors staying at ASHIC Shelter and ASHIC Palliative Care Unit (PCU).

16/09/2025

Cancer warriors, their guardians and employees of ASHIC Shelter wear Golden Ribbon.

09/09/2025

The biggest voices from ASHIC: "Together We Can Fight Against Childhood Cancer."

Childhood Cancer Warriors: Tousin
Disease: Retinoblastoma

Tousin is now 5 months old. He is the 4th child of his parents and the youngest of his siblings. He lives with his family in Mymensingh district. His father is a day laborer. Since birth his parents noticed white spots on Tousin’s pupil. Seeing these symptoms, his parents assumed that Tousin might have retinoblastoma cancer. Because, Tousin is a child of a cancer family. His older sister died of eye cancer at the age of 1 year 6 months old and his older brother Tahsin died of the same disease at the age of 4 year. Tahsin was a palliative patient and was admitted to the ASHIC, Palliative Care Unit (PCU) on 20.03.2025 for palliative treatment. After 4 days, they left for Mymensingh because his mother’s delivery time was approaching and besides his brother Tahsin wanted to go to their house and spend time with his relatives. Considering their situation, they were taken to their home by ASHIC ambulance on 23.03.2025. After that, on 28.03.2025 Tousin saw the lights of the world. But his elder brother passed away on 01.04.2025.
Then after Tousin was taken to Islamia Eye Hospital (IEH). The doctor advised to do CT.scan & B.scan medical test and seeing the reports on 29.05.2025, confirmed that Tousin had retinoblastoma type of cancer in his both eyes. The doctor advised to take 3 cycles of chemotherapy for cancer treatment and sent him to ASHIC PCU for chemo protocol. On 04.07.2025 they came to ASHIC PCU got admitted and started his cancer treatment.
His treatment is ongoing.

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+8801552100293

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http://www.ashic.org/

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