The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasonography has been introduced in the field of medical diagnosis since late sixty and in Bangladesh Ultrasonography was first introduced in 1980. Ultrasonography has undergone dramatic improvement since its introduction in Bangladesh and increasing number of doctors got themselves involved in this field. The doctors working in this field deemed it necessary to form a Society of their own in 1988. "The First Annual General Meeting of the Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography" was held on 31 March 1989 in Dhaka.

The objectives of the Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography are to contribute through scientific,educational, research and literary activities to the advancement of the art, science and practice of diagnostic Ultrasonography in medicine.

• To advance and to utilise the science of Ultrasonography in the field of medicine
• To give volunteer medical assistance to the distressed people.
• To present scientific papers, to carry on educational activities and to discuss professional problems.
• To distribute a newsletter and/or journal to the members and other interested persons.
• To establish and enunciate high standard of education and training and to implement them through the Society directly or by establishing an educational institution of the Society.
• To expand educational opportunities.
• To co­operate with Professional external organisations or agencies as may be necessary to maintain continued progress and growth of the Society.

The Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography is affiliated with the Asian Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology and the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. The Society is also registered with the Social Welfare Ministry of the Government of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine & Research is the Academic Enterprise of the Bangladesh Society of Ultrasonography.