Professor Dr Salma Rouf, the Immediate Past Secretary General of OGSB, reflected on her stellar career while sharing intimate anecdotes of her journey as a mother.

The journey of a physician often requires a harmony between the clinical demands and the emotional nuances of nurturing a home.

As Bangladesh sees a steady rise in infertility cases alongside evolving expectations around parenthood, the need for specialised, patient-centred reproductive care has become more urgent than ever.

There have been times when professional frustrations, like a delayed promotion, would affect my mood. In a joint family, trying to keep everyone happy can be exhausting.

As Bangladesh continues to address gaps in maternal healthcare, the role of experienced obstetricians remains central to improving awareness and quality of care.

Long shifts, sleepless nights, emergency calls, and the emotional weight of caring for others rarely end at the hospital door. For many women doctors, another demanding role begins at home: motherhood.

As a graduate of Dhaka Medical College, I was first drawn to this field during my internship.

In the sterile, high-pressure corridors of Dhaka Medical College, Dr Arifa Sharmin Maya is a name of hope for mothers in crisis.

Specialising in high-risk pregnancies, Dr Khandaker Shehneela Tasmin balances the rigorous demands of fetomaternal medicine with the dedication of motherhood. She supports women to navigate the most unpredictable turns of pregnancy and life.