Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)
Type: Armed Forces
Location: Dhaka Cantonment
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology was established as a small laboratory designated as Army Pathological Laboratory (APL) in 1951 as part of the Pakistan Army. After the Independence of Bangladesh it became part of Bangladesh Army. In 1974 APL was restructured and re-equipped with modern equipment. In 1987, the Institute was awarded the Independence Day Award. In 1991 Army Pathological Laboratory was renamed to Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.