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To Obtain an ISNN for a Medical Journal in Bangladesh

To obtain an ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) for a medical journal in Bangladesh, you must apply through the national ISSN center of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s official ISSN authority is:

👉 Bangladesh National Scientific and Technical Documentation Centre (BANSDOC)
(Under the Ministry of Science and Technology)

They work in coordination with the ISSN International Centre (Paris).

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Before applying, your medical journal should have:

  • A fixed journal title
  • A defined scope (medical/health sciences)
  • An editorial board
  • A publisher (institution or organization)
  • At least one published issue (preferred)
  • A journal website (for online journals)

📝 Documents Needed

Prepare the following:

For Print Journal

  • Cover page (PDF/JPEG)
  • Title page
  • Editorial board page
  • Table of contents
  • Publisher information
  • First issue sample (soft copy)

For Online Journal

  • Journal website URL
  • Homepage screenshot
  • About Journal page
  • Editorial board page
  • Latest issue link
  • Contact page

🌐 Application Process (Bangladesh)

Step 1: Visit BANSDOC Website

Go to BANSDOC official site:
👉 https://www.bansdoc.gov.bd

Step 2: Download ISSN Application Form

Look for ISSN Application Form under services/downloads section.

Step 3: Fill the Form

You must provide:

  • Journal title
  • Format (Print / Online / Both)
  • Publisher name
  • Address
  • Frequency (Monthly/Quarterly/etc.)
  • Language
  • Subject area (Medical/Health Sciences)
  • Editor-in-chief details

Step 4: Submit Application

You can submit:

✔ By Email (scanned form + documents)
✔ By Physical Submission (office visit or courier)

BANSDOC Address (Main Office):

BANSDOC  
Ministry of Science and Technology  
Dhaka, Bangladesh

⏳ Processing Time

Typical timeline:

  • 15–30 working days
  • May take longer if documents are incomplete

💰 ISSN Fee in Bangladesh

Currently:

  • ISSN is FREE (No government fee)
  • Courier or printing costs may apply

📌 Important Notes for Medical Journals

  • ISSN does NOT mean indexing or impact factor
  • ISSN is mandatory for:
    • Journal recognition
    • DOAJ application
    • University acceptance
    • PubMed/Scopus application later
  • Separate ISSN needed for:
    • Print version
    • Online version

⚠ Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Fake or incomplete website
  • No published issue
  • Missing editorial board
  • Duplicate journal title
  • Poor journal structure

✅ Pro Tip for Medical Journals

If you plan international indexing later:

  • Use English title + abstract
  • Add publication ethics policy
  • Use DOI system (Crossref later)
  • Follow ICMJE guidelines

If you want, I can help you with:

✔ BANSDOC ISSN application form filling
✔ Required document checklist (PDF format)
✔ Journal website structure
✔ Medical journal naming rules
✔ Online vs Print ISSN difference

Just tell me 👍

Dr. Sadequel Islam Talukder

sadequel@yahoo.com

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