Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with an estimated 162.7 million populations. High population densities and low socioeconomic status are factors associated with high burden of infectious diseases, and Bangladesh is no exception to this rule. Burden of Influenza during pandemic is enormous and burden due to seasonal influenza is not well estimated. Bangladesh Government has undertaken many activities coordinated primarily through: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and other stake holders to prevent avian and pandemic influenza as well as other emerging deadly respiratory pathogens. Read More..