Advancing rehabilitation science in Bangladesh: A call to action for a brighter future

Authors

  • Taslim Uddin Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka. Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2884-9212
  • Md Quamrul Islam Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i4.85214

Keywords:

rehabilitation, Bangladesh

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Published

2025-12-02

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Uddin, T., & Md Quamrul Islam. (2025). Advancing rehabilitation science in Bangladesh: A call to action for a brighter future. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 18(4), e85214. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v18i4.85214

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