The Journal of Association of Physicians of Bangladesh publishes original papers, reviews concerned with recent practice and case reports of exceptional merit. The Journal considers manuscripts prepared in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the international committee of Medical Journal Editors (BMJ 1988; 296: 401-405). A covering letter signed by all authors must state that the data have not been published elsewhere in whole or in part and all authors agree their publication in Journal of Association of Physicians of Bangladesh. If the work has been conducted abroad then the article must be accompanied by certificate from head of the institute where the work has been done.