Advancing Cardiovascular Epidemiology in Bangladesh
20+ years of pioneering clinical and epidemiological research on CVD — committed to saving lives through data-driven science.
"National Professor Brig. (Rtd.) Abdul Malik, a trailblazer in cardiovascular health, was born on December 1, 1929, in Pashchimbhag Village, Sylhet district. Despite losing his father, Md. Furkan Ali, at an early age, his mother, Syeda Nurunnesa Khatun, played a crucial role in shaping his success."
National Professor Brig. (Rtd.) Abdul Malik
MRCP, FCCP, FCPS, FACC, FRCP (Glasgow), FRCP (Edinburgh)
News & Recent
Activities
Community Advocacy Workshop in Rajshahi
District-level workshop raising awareness on the health risks associated with micronutrient deficiencies and loose oil consumption.
Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in Sylhet
Meeting with local influencers regarding their roles in preventing the sale of unregulated loose edible oils in rural markets.
Roundtable discussion: Fortification of Vitamin D in edible oils
Advocates and physicians outline necessary compliance strategies for market actors to adopt Vitamin D fortification protocols.
Roundtable Discussion: Loose Edible Oil, Public Health, and Market Management
A high-level roundtable discussion focusing on market regulation and the health implications of loose edible oil distribution.
Recent Publications
Community control rate of hypertension in Bangladesh: a comparative analysis between the 2017-18 and 2022 demographic and health survey
Md Mostafa Monower, S U Abid, A H M A D Khairul Abrar, et al.
European Heart Journal
Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Young Adult in OPD of A Private Dental College in Dhaka City
Nurun Nahar Nargis, TM Rahman, Md. Abdul Kader, et al.
Journal of Dentistry and Allied Science
Abstract P2037: Impact of Extended Opportunistic Hypertension Screening on Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes: A Simulation Study
Bunmi Ogungbe, Xiao Hu, Tasfia Hussain, et al.
Circulation
May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Bangladesh
Fazila‐Tun‐Nesa Malik, Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, Mir Ishraquzzaman, et al.
European Heart Journal Supplements
From data to national policy
Founded in 2003, the Department of Epidemiology and Research at NHFB is a leading hub for cardiovascular disease research in Bangladesh.
We combine rigorous clinical epidemiology, advanced biostatistics, and community outreach to generate evidence that shapes national health policy and saves lives.
Clinical Epidemiology
Disease patterns, risk factors, and outcomes in clinical settings
Preventive Cardiology
Community-based CVD prevention programs and interventions
Biostatistics
Advanced statistical modeling for health research
Global Health Research
International collaborations on cardiovascular disease burden
Genomic Epidemiology
Genetic determinants of CVD in Bangladeshi populations
NCD Surveillance
National surveillance programs for non-communicable diseases
Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh(JNHFB)
JNHFB is the official peer-reviewed journal of the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. This journal publishes cutting-edge articles on clinical, basic science, and epidemiological studies in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and other heart health topics, including prevention, rehabilitation, and health promotion.
Targeting a wide audience — including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, specialist physicians, public health experts, and general physicians — it is published in English three times a year (January, May, and September).
| Online ISSN | 3080-9479 |
| Print ISSN | 2226-454X |
Journal of
National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh
Meet Our Researchers
Dr Shamim Jubayer
Deputy Program Director, BHCI, NHFB
Mustak Hassan Md Iftekhar
Consultant (NHF-LSFF Project)
Dr Mahfuzur Rahman Bhuiyan
Additional Program Director BHCI
Dr. Ummay Afroza (Tamanna)
Senior Program Officer
Dr. Aruna Sarker
Program Coordinator (Tobacco Control)
Dr. Md. Ahsan uz zaman
Surveillance Medical Officer
Md.Sazzad Hossain
Divisional Program Officer
Dr. Jubaida Akhtar
Research Medical Officer
Our Work Across Bangladesh
From hypertension control to community-based cardiovascular surveillance — our research and interventions span multiple districts across all eight divisions.
Preventive Programs & Initiatives
Road Safety and Injury Prevention Program
A coordinated advocacy and public health initiative to reduce road crash deaths and injuries in Bangladesh — through evidence, policy, and community action.
Explore Program
Tobacco Control Program
To influence policymakers to amend tobacco control laws, raise public awareness, and promote healthy, tobacco-free lifestyles through specialized cessation clinics.
Explore Program
Bangladesh Hypertension Control Initiative (BHCI)
A national partnership with NCDC, DGHS, and Resolve to Save Lives scaling WHO HEARTS-based hypertension management across 47 districts and 328 Upazila Health Complexes in Bangladesh.
Explore Program
Large Scale Food Fortification Country Advocacy Bangladesh
The LSFF Advocacy Program aims to reduce micronutrient deficiencies by promoting fortified edible oil through policy advocacy, market regulation, and public awareness.
Explore ProgramCollaborate With Us on Life-Saving Research
Are you a researcher, institution, or postgraduate student? We welcome collaboration on cardiovascular epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health research.