About Us

About Us

Our Mission

The Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS) is a professional association and the voice of all midwives of Bangladesh.  BMS is a member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).  BMS supports the right of every women to have access to safe, respectful maternity care and a normal birth without medical intervention wherever possible. BMS supports its members with continuing education and advocates for their rights to a safe and enabling working environment.  BMS works in close collaboration with government, private, national/international stakeholders and media.

Our Vision

By 2024, all midwives of Bangladesh will become members of Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS). BMS will be nationally and internationally recognized.  It will be well managed and financially sustainable, embracing creativity and respecting every contribution.  Divisional branches will effectively support midwives to provide high quality maternity care across Bangladesh.   Through inter-professional collaboration, more women will be achieving normal childbirth with less medical intervention such as caesarean section.  This will result in empowered women and healthier communities. 

Our Values

Executive and staff members of Bangladesh Midwifery Society (BMS) working together respectfully and politely communicate effectively, build friendly and trusting relationships. They manage time and resources well, being patient and honest with each other, takes own responsibility, embrace positivity, creativity, valuing everyone’s contributions.

National Executive Committee (NEC):