Prof. Dr. Pran Gopal Datta

Prof. Pran Gopal Datta is a highly distinguished ENT Specialist & Head-Neck Surgeon in Bangladesh, internationally recognized for his contributions to otolaryngology, audiology, and medical education. He is a former Vice-Chancellor and Professor at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka.

He completed his MBBS from Chittagong Medical College (1976), followed by MS (Otolaryngology) from Odessa State Medical Institute (USSR). He further achieved a PhD from Kiev Scientific & Research Institute (USSR) and an MSc in Audiological Medicine from the University of Manchester, UK, reflecting exceptional academic and clinical excellence.

Prof. Pran Gopal Datta has received advanced international training in:

• Microsurgery of ENT from Tuebingen University, Germany

• Audiological Medicine from Great Britain

He has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, throat, and hearing-related disorders, including hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, sinus diseases, and complex ENT conditions, with a strong focus on audiological medicine and hearing rehabilitation.

Throughout his career, he has served in key academic and clinical roles, including Registrar, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor across leading medical institutions. At BSMMU, he served as Professor, Chairman, and Treasurer of the ENT Department (1999–2009) and later as Vice-Chancellor from 2009 to 2015.

Prof. Datta has made outstanding contributions to medical science and has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Shadhinata Padak (2012) – the highest civilian award of Bangladesh

• Leading Health Professionals of the World Award

• BMA Padak

• Bangladesh Sishu Bandhu Padok (2011)

He has published approximately 71 research papers in national and international journals, contributing significantly to global medical knowledge.

He is actively involved in various national and international professional organizations, including:

• President, Society of Otolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery of Bangladesh

• Former President, Association of Universities of Bangladesh

• Advisor to World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) for Society for Sound Hearing

• Life Member of multiple medical and social organizations

Prof. Pran Gopal Datta is widely respected as a pioneer in ENT and audiological medicine in Bangladesh, known for his leadership, academic excellence, and lifelong dedication to improving hearing healthcare and medical education.