It is the Purpose of the Bangladesh Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (BAPMR) to provide and maintain a national professional forum and network, for the exchange of information and opinion, which shall contribute to advancing both the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation and the provision of rehabilitation within the health care of Bangladeshis.

To achieve this purpose, the Society shall:

Maintain categories of membership which effectively represent the breadth of clinical practice, education and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation, through trainees and certified specialists in that field, associated basic scientists and representatives of other related medical and surgical specialties.

Support improvements in the quality of physical medicine clinical practice and the provision of adequate compensation for services rendered.

Hold annual meetings which permit scientific, business, collegial and social interaction.

Promote high standards for undergraduate and postgraduate education in the specialty.

Encourage clinical and basic science research relevant to physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Maintain liaison with organizations who promote exchanges of views and information between professional and lay groups concerned with rehabilitation.

Use monies received from membership fees or from other sources to further the purpose of the Society.