Dr. Shahinur Kabir is a leading palliative care specialist in Bangladesh with over 15 years of experience in providing compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. He is the Founder of Hospice Bangladesh, the country’s first dedicated home-based palliative care service, and has personally cared for more than 5,000 patients in Dhaka.
His mission is to ensure that patients and families receive comfort, dignity, and quality of life during serious illness—whether at home or in a hospice setting.
Special Expertise
- Palliative Care & Pain Management
- Home-Based Care for Adults & Children
- End-of-Life Care Planning
- Capacity Building & Training for Healthcare Professionals
Education & Training
- MBBS – Khulna Medical College, Bangladesh (2006)
- Dip Pall Med– APHN (2012)
- Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care – National Cancer Center, Singapore & Flinders University, Australia (2013)
- Master of Public Health – Dhaka Medical College (2015)
- Training for Trainers in Palliative Care – Asia Pacific Hospice Network, Singapore (2018)
- Advanced training from:
- Mount Sinai Hospital, USA (Oncology & Palliative Care)
- St Christopher’s Hospice, UK
Publications
Dr. Kabir has presented and published extensively on palliative care, including:
- Tele-Hospice effectiveness (Asia Pacific Conference, Japan, 2021)
- Pediatric cancer care in Bangladesh (BioMed Central, 2016)
- Home care models in low-resource settings (Canada, India, SAARC)
Affiliations
- General Secretary, Bangladesh Palliative Care Network
- Member, Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
- Member, International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care
- Member, World Palliative Care Alliance
Social Impact
Dr. Kabir founded Hospice Palliative Care Foundation, a charitable initiative offering free home-based palliative care to underserved communities in Dhaka. His vision is to make compassionate care accessible to all, regardless of financial status.
Why Consult Dr. Shahinur Kabir?
If you or a loved one is facing a serious illness and seeking comfort, dignity, and expert care at home or In patient hospice setting, Dr. Kabir offers a deeply empathetic and professional approach. His extensive experience, international training, and commitment to community service make him a trusted choice for palliative care in Bangladesh.