Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) plays a critical role in bridging medical science with the legal system. It provides vital expertise in medico-legal affairs, forensic pathology, clinical toxicology, and medical ethics, while driving postgraduate academic training and research.

Key Focus Areas & Functions

• Postgraduate Education & Academic Training: Conducts specialized MD, M.Phil, and Diploma residency programs to train expert forensic pathologists and medico-legal specialists for the healthcare and justice sectors.

• Medico-Legal Expertise & Autopsy Services: Delivers specialized expert opinions and conducts forensic autopsies to determine the cause, time, and manner of death in complex criminal, accidental, or sudden death cases.

• Clinical Toxicology & Poison Management: Focuses on the diagnosis, analytical detection, and clinical management of acute and chronic poisonings, envenomation (such as snakebites), and occupational chemical exposures.

• Medical Jurisprudence & Ethics: Educates residents and healthcare professionals on medical ethics, law, consent, medical negligence, and the legal responsibilities of the medical profession.

• Forensic Research: Conducts impactful research in areas such as trauma patterns, sudden cardiac death, regional toxicological profiling, and advanced forensic identification techniques.