Complaints and concerns
Anyone may raise a complaint about the conduct of a study, a member of the Committee or the review process. Complaints are acknowledged with a reference number and handled confidentially.
Appeals
An applicant who disagrees with a decision may appeal in writing, stating the grounds, through the portal. Appeals are considered according to the Committee's procedure; the outcome is recorded and communicated in writing.
Use the forms below (sign-in required for appeals; complaints may be submitted without an account).
BACRS Research Ethics Committee operates under the governance of the Bangladesh Academy of Clinical Research Society. Ethical review is conducted in accordance with the policies and Standard Operating Procedures adopted by the Society as they are published on this site, with reference to applicable national and international ethical guidelines. References to BMRC guidelines, international ethical guidelines or other regulatory frameworks do not by themselves constitute endorsement, accreditation, registration or authorization by those organizations. Where research is subject to additional governmental, institutional, regulatory or sponsor requirements, investigators remain responsible for obtaining all applicable approvals before commencing the research.