Dr. Dhires Kumar Chowdhury

Founder Director & CEO

Dr. Dhires Kumar Chowdhury is a leading force behind the transformation of geriatric healthcare in Eastern India, through his visionary leadership of Banchbo Healing Touch Foundation—a pioneering organization that has redefined elder care delivery in the region.

Under his guidance, the Foundation has emerged as a frontline institution in comprehensive geriatric care, introducing Eastern India’s first multidisciplinary 24×7 home-based geriatric care service. This landmark initiative addressed a long-standing gap in accessible elder care and established a scalable, patient-centric model rooted in dignity, continuity, and home-based support.

More than a service provider, Banchbo Healing Touch Foundation functions as a thought leader and system enabler—shaping care standards, influencing community practices, and demonstrating how integrated, home-centric models can complement and strengthen existing healthcare infrastructure.

Dr. Chowdhury’s strong clinical foundation, combined with his active roles across national professional bodies and social organizations, allows him to extend this impact beyond the institution—contributing to policy dialogue, capacity building, and the broader evolution of geriatric care in India.

Through his leadership, the Foundation continues to set benchmarks in compassionate, accessible, and future-ready elder care—positioning itself as a model for replication and inspiration across the country.

Sushil Sharma

Director & Service Head

Sushil Sharma stands at the core of operational leadership at Banchbo Healing Touch Foundation, seamlessly aligning service delivery with governance and financial discipline. His hands-on experience as a hospice in-charge has equipped him with deep, practical insight into the complexities of geriatric and end-of-life care.

Bringing a unique blend of healthcare sensitivity and logistical precision, his background in the tour operations industry strengthens planning, coordination, and client engagement—crucial elements in delivering dependable home-based care services.

A committed social worker with a disciplined foundation shaped by the NCC, Sushil embodies resilience, accountability, and solution-oriented leadership. His ability to perform under pressure ensures continuity, reliability, and responsiveness across all service verticals.

Through his stewardship, BHTF consistently upholds a balance between clinical excellence and humanitarian commitment—delivering care that is not only efficient, but deeply empathetic.

Kuhu Chowdhury

Director & HR Head

Kuhu Chowdhury brings a strong blend of healthcare expertise and social leadership to her role as Director & HR Head. With a background in healthcare management and specialized training in geriatric care, infection control, and emergency response, she contributes to building structured, patient-centric care models.

She plays a key role in shaping organizational strategy, human resource development, and service delivery within the Banchbo ecosystem. Her leadership extends to impactful grassroots initiatives, including sustaining educational programs in the Sundarbans under challenging conditions.

At Banchbo Healing Touch Foundation, she supports strategic growth and the integration of healthcare with social support systems, strengthening its mission of delivering dignified and accessible geriatric home care.

Recognized for her work as a social activist, Kuhu Chowdhury continues to drive initiatives that combine compassion with professionalism, contributing meaningfully to the evolving landscape of elderly care.