The Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, established in 1973, is a national, non-governmental organization, recognized and financially supported by the government and considered as the apex body in science and technology in Bangladesh. Fellows, eminent for their original contribution to science and technology, are elected by the Academy. There are currently 58 fellows. The main objective of the Academy is to enhance science and technology in Bangladesh. In this context the Academy recognizes and promotes high calibre scientific research done by scientists, facilitates their mutual contacts, strengthens scientific and technological work and fosters it for social and economic development for the welfare of the people. The Academy also advises the government on scientific and technological matters of vital national interest.

The Academy has established links with leading science academies worldwide, and was a founding member of the Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASAS) in 1984. The Academy also became a National Associate of ICSU in 1986.

President:
Professor M. Shamsher Ali

Vice President:
Dr. Mesbahuddin Ahmad

IAP Contact Person:
Professor Naiyyum Choudhury (Secretary)