Dear Colleague
Assalamu Alaikum,

It′s time again to get together for discussing recent innovations in respiratory medicine and their application for enhancing the quality of care for patients. In continuation of our efforts towards continuing professional development, Bangladesh Lung Foundation is organizing the 5th International Conference on Lung Health - PULMOCON 2017 on 14-17 November, 2017 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

We are drawing up an attractive program which will enable participants to comprehend the present challenges and gain insight into the latest breakthroughs in the management of respiratory illnesses.

State of the art approaches to Asthma COPD, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Sleep Apnea, pulmonary rehabilitation and newly emerging respiratory infections will be expounded. Pragmatic approaches to combat environmental pollution and tobacco menace will be highlighted. The exciting developments in the fight against drug-resistant TB (MDR, pre-XDR and XDR), particularly introduction of new drugs i.e. bedaquiline and delaminid and the nine month shortened "Bangladesh Regimen" will be discussed. A wide variety of contemporary themes have also been included.

We have invited a multitude of distinguished experts in various fields from different corners of the globe to grace the conference. This will provide participants with an excellent opportunity to have thorough interaction with the invited faculty.

We cordially request you to register for the conference. We firmly believe that it will quench your thirst for knowledge, enhance your skills and empower you to provide better services to suffering humanity, while enjoying the traditional "Royal Bengal" hospitality of Bangladesh.

Prof. Md. Rashidul Hassan
President

Prof. Md. Ali Hossain
Secretary-General

Dhaka, formerly spelled Dacca, named Jahangirnagar during Mughal era is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. It is the 9th largest city in the world and also 28th among the most density populated cities in the world. It is located on the banks of the Buriganga River. Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, has a population of over 16 million, making it the largest city in Bangladesh. Dhaka with its exciting history and rich culture is known world over, as the city of mosque and moslins. It has attracted travelers from far and near through ages. According to recorded history it was founded in 1608 A.D. as the seat of the imperial Mughal Viceroy of Bengal.

Dhaka as the capital of Bangladesh has grown into a sprawling city with an area of about 1550 sq. km having a happy blending of old and new architectural trends. It has been developing fast as a modern city and is throbbing with activities in all spheres of life. This city is the center of industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities for Bangladesh.

Colourful rickshaws (Tricycle) on the city streets are common attractions for the visitors. Some of the outstanding attractions of Dhaka for visit are Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil Museum, Martyr's Memorial, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament), High Court, National Museum etc.