Parveen Fatima MBBS, FCPS

Dr. Parveen Fatima is an ex-associate professor of the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMU). She performed in-vitro fertilization or popularly known as a test-tube baby in Bangladesh in May 2000 for the first time and is the country’s pioneer in the field of dealing with infertile couples. As she gained experience Dr. Parveen went on to establish a center for private services. ‘Centre for Assisted Reproduction (CARe)’ at the city’s Shyamoli went into functioning in November 2000 providing health care services for infertile couples. Recently she expressed her views on IVF in Bangladesh to Star Health.