About ICRC
The Infertility Care & Research Centre has led reproductive medicine in Bangladesh since 2002 — combining clinical excellence, compassionate care, and world-class research to help families thrive.
The purpose behind everything we do
Our Mission
To restore hope through compassionate, evidence-led care.
ICRC provides the highest standard of fertility diagnosis, treatment, and support to every family — combining validated clinical protocols with genuine human warmth.
Our Vision
To be South Asia's most trusted reproductive health centre.
A Bangladesh where every family has access to world-class fertility care, reproductive medicine is destigmatised, and our research elevates standards across the region.
Compassion First
Empathy at the centre of every interaction and care decision.
Scientific Rigor
Evidence-based protocols rooted in modern reproductive medicine.
Patient Safety
Internationally validated procedures and continuous clinical monitoring.
Ethical Integrity
Complete transparency in practices, pricing, and outcomes.
Accessible Care
World-class fertility medicine reachable for all Bangladeshi families.
Continuous Innovation
Investing in research and technology for more effective treatments.
Two decades of healing & hope
From a small clinic in Dhaka to Bangladesh's leading fertility centre — milestone by milestone.
Founded
2002
ICRC Opens Its Doors
Established in Dhaka to bring modern fertility treatment to Bangladesh.
Milestone
2005
First Successful IVF Baby
Birth of Bangladesh's first IVF baby under our programme.
Education
2010
Training Programme Launched
Accredited courses in reproductive medicine and embryology launched.
Recognition
2013
National Healthcare Excellence Award
First fertility centre in Bangladesh to receive this government award.
Anniversary
2022
Celebrating 20 Years
12,000+ families served, 40+ specialists, and a new digital portal.
Chairman's Message
"For over two decades, our north star has remained unchanged: to give every family the best possible chance at parenthood — with honesty, compassion, and world-class science."
When I founded ICRC in 2002, Bangladesh had few options for couples struggling with infertility. Reproductive medicine was largely inaccessible — I believed that had to change.
Two decades later, ICRC has grown from a small clinic into a centre of excellence — treating thousands of families, training hundreds of professionals, and publishing research that informs regional clinical standards.
If you or someone you love is navigating infertility, please know that you are not alone. ICRC is here — with open arms, open minds, and the best science available — to walk alongside you.
Prof. Dr. Rashid Alam
MBBS, FCPS, MD (Reproductive Endocrinology)
Chairman & Founder — ICRC Bangladesh
Awards & Milestones
National and international recognition for clinical excellence and compassionate care.
20+
Years of Excellence
12k+
Families Helped
50+
Research Papers
8
National Awards
98%
Satisfaction Rate
40+
Specialists
Bangladesh Healthcare Innovation Award
Bangladesh Medical Association
Recognised for transforming medical education through online fertility training.
Excellence in Reproductive Medicine
South Asian Fertility Society
Outstanding clinical outcomes in IVF and leadership in evidence-based protocols.
National Healthcare Excellence Award
Government of Bangladesh
First fertility centre in the country to receive this award for patient care.
Research Excellence Award
Bangladesh Society of Reproductive Medicine
Landmark research on PCOS prevalence in Bangladeshi women.
Certifications & Accreditations
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Quality Management Systems
SART Member Institution
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
CME Accredited Provider
Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council
WHO Collaborating Centre
Reproductive Health Research
Funding & Independence
How ICRC is funded and how we protect our clinical and editorial independence.
Patient Service Fees
78%Direct fees for consultations, diagnostics, and treatments — set on cost-recovery.
Training Programme Revenue
14%Enrolment fees from our professional training courses and certification exams.
Research Grants
6%Competitive grants from medical research councils and reproductive health foundations.
Institutional Partnerships
2%Arms-length partnerships for community outreach — all agreements publicly disclosed.
Commercially Independent
No pharmaceutical or commercial partner has any financial stake in ICRC or influence over our clinical decisions.
What we refuse
- Sponsored or paid content in any ICRC publication
- Pharma funding for clinical training
- Partnerships that carry editorial influence
- Research funding with conditions on publication
Editorial Independence
No funder has editorial input, approval rights, or veto power over our content.
No Pharma Sponsorship
We do not accept sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies or device manufacturers.
Transparent Disclosures
All research funding is disclosed in papers. All staff declare conflicts annually.
Annual Independent Audit
Financial accounts and governance are independently audited each year.
Editorial Policy
How ICRC creates, reviews, and corrects medical content — so every reader can trust what they read.
Who Creates Our Content
All medical content is authored by qualified members of our medical team — specialists in reproductive medicine, embryology, or fertility nursing.
Medical Review Process
Every clinical article undergoes peer review by an ICRC specialist plus a senior clinician editorial review against ESHRE, ASRM, and NICE guidelines.
Content Update Cycle
Clinical content is reviewed every 12–24 months. A 'Last medically reviewed' date is displayed on every article.
Corrections & Retractions
Factual errors receive a correction notice within 5 business days. Material clinical errors result in temporary unpublication during review.
Policy Version
Version 3.1
Last updated: March 2025
Editorial Review Board
Prof. Dr. Rashid Alam
Editor-in-Chief · Reproductive Endocrinology
Dr. Salma Farhan
Deputy Editor · Fertility Medicine & IVF
Dr. Karim Islam
Senior Reviewer · Clinical Embryology
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Our team is here to guide you through every part of your fertility journey.