Dr. Md Iftekher Iqbal (Raju)

is a highly acclaimed young ophthalmologist who has quickly risen to prominence as one of Bangladesh’s leading

by the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, reflecting his outstanding contributions to eye care. Dr. Iqbal serves as a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in

at Bangladesh Eye Hospital (Mirpur and Uttara Branches), and is also a Consultant in the Glaucoma Department at Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital. In addition to his clinical roles, he is a passionate educator actively involved in teaching and mentoring future Glaucoma Specialists and Cataract Surgeons from home and abroad at his institute.

in Ophthalmology from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He then pursued an intensive

at the country’s state-of-the-art subspecialty training institute, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital. This strong educational foundation underpins his expertise and innovative approach to patient care.

Dr. Iqbal has a wealth of experience in managing complex and challenging eye cases, mostly related to cataract, and glaucoma. He is highly skilled in advanced surgeries for glaucoma and cataract, including the use of

Education

• M.B.B.S. - Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology - Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Training

• Long-term Fellowship in Glaucoma – Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital, Dhaka (advanced surgical and clinical glaucoma training).
• Assistant Registrar (Ophthalmology) – BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka (early career training with broad ophthalmic experience in a tertiary hospital setting).

Professional experience

• Phaco Surgery
• Trabeculectomy
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).
• Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDD).
• Pediatric Glaucoma Surgeries.
• Laser procedures (e.g., LPI, SLT, and cyclophotocoagulation).

Membership

• Associate Board Member, Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society (APGS): Active role in the Young Glaucoma Experts program, representing Bangladesh in this regional society.
• Extraordinary Member, European Glaucoma Society (EGS): Part of a select group of members contributing to glaucoma care discussions in Europe.
• Life Member, Bangladesh Glaucoma Society (BGS): Supporting national initiatives to fight glaucoma.
• Life Member, Ophthalmological Society of Bangladesh (OSB): Involved in the country’s general ophthalmology community.
• Registered Physician, Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC): Holding an active medical license in Bangladesh.

Chambers: Uttara, Mirpur 2 branches of Bangladesh Eye Hospital.