Healing Minds through the Power of Music.
The official body for professional Music Therapists in Bangladesh. We bridge clinical science with our rich musical heritage.
Trusted by 50+ Institutions
“Music speaks where words fail.”
Dhaka University Session
Music Therapy in Numbers
Programs & Events
Introduction to Raga Therapy
EMK Center, Dhaka
Music for Autism: Clinical Protocols
Dhaka University, Psychology Dept.
BMTA Annual General Meeting
Krishibid Institute, Farmgate
Certification in Music Therapy (CMT)
The first standardized 6-month diploma course in Bangladesh. Designed for psychologists and musicians.
Explore the Programme
Patients healed this year
More Than Just
Entertainment.
Music Therapy is a clinical, evidence-based health profession. In the context of Bangladesh, we utilize local instruments like the Harmonium and Tabla alongside modern clinical methods to create a culturally safe healing environment.
Cognitive Function
Helping dementia & Alzheimer's patients.
Emotional Health
Managing stress, anxiety, and trauma.
Communication
Supporting speech delay and Autism.
Glimpses of Harmony
Stories That Resonate
“After my son's autism diagnosis, we were lost. BMTA's certified therapist helped him communicate for the first time through music. It was a miracle we never expected.”
“As a psychologist, partnering with BMTA's music therapists has transformed how we treat trauma. The integration of raga-based techniques with clinical protocols is groundbreaking.”
“The BMTA certification gave my career a new direction. I now work with elderly dementia patients at a hospital in Uttara — using music to bring them back to joyful memories.”
Guiding Vision & Integrity
BMTA is led by a diverse board of clinicians, educators, and medical professionals dedicated to establishing Music Therapy as a pillar of the Bangladeshi healthcare system.
“Music is the bridge between clinical science and human emotion.”
View CommitteeDr. Ananya Rahman
President
“Standardising therapy protocols for Bangladesh's hospitals.”
View CommitteeRafiqul Islam, PhD
General Secretary
“Empowering the next generation of certified therapists.”
View CommitteeSarah Kabir
Head of Education
“Building a financially sound foundation for our mission.”
View CommitteeTanvir Hasan
Treasurer
Our Institutional Partners
We collaborate with leading hospitals, universities, and NGOs to bring evidence-based music therapy to every corner of Bangladesh.