The High Court has ruled that the title "Doctor" cannot be used without an MBBS or BDS degree.

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12 March, 2025, 05:15 pm
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The High Court has ruled that the title "Doctor" cannot be used without an MBBS or BDS degree.

12 March, 2025, 05:15 pm
Last modified: 12 March, 2025, 05:18 pm

The High Court has ruled that no one except MBBS and BDS degree holders can use the title "Doctor" before their name. The ruling was issued on March 12 by a bench comprising Justice Rajik Al Jalil and Justice Sathiqa Hossain.

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