Very few doctors migrated to Australia before the 1980s. Regular migration of doctors of Bangladeshi origin really began from 1985. By 1987, all doctors of Bangladeshi origin in Australia at the time had passed the AMC exam, resulting in a 100% pass rate as per the AMC published booklet. This strong tradition continues today with an overall AMC pass rate of 60–70%, surpassing many other countries.
In the late 1990s, a significant group of doctors migrated from New Zealand to Australia, and the aspiration to form a medical association was ignited. Alongside professional growth, there was always a strong desire to practice Bangladeshi culture and pass it on to the next generation.
Tutorials performed by Bangladeshi doctors in Westmead Hospital lecture theatres had become a regular occurrence. In 2002, doctors met as a group in Parramatta Park, Westmead. Although an association could not be formed at that time, the spirit of unity remained alive.