Cardiovascular diseases are emerging as a serious health problem in Bangladesh and other developing countries. The gigantic problem of cardiovascular diseases cannot solved by Government alone. For effective prevention and control of cardiovascular disease National Heart Foundation was formed at the initiative of National Professor Brig. (Rtd.) Abdul Malik with some dedicated medical and non-medical social workers on 12 October 1978 to supplement the activities of the Government. It is non-governmental and non-profit making organization approved and supported by the Government of Bangladesh. The Foundation is a member of World Heart Federation (WHF) and World Hypertension League (WHL). World Health Organization (WHO) is also supporting the various training program and academic activities.