publishes the Bangladesh J Pharmacol

Information to Authors

General information
Please submit your manuscript online (see online submission in the left column). The file should be prepared using MS Word. All text (title page, abstract, body, figures, tables and references) should be submitted as one document. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a signed statement that the research is original and the information has not been reported in large part in a published article or contained in another paper that has been submitted or accepted for publication in print or electronic media.
All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper at the bottom right corner of the page. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Authors must give from three to ten key words that identify the most important subjects covered by the paper.
On the title page, include full names of authors, academic and/or other professional affiliations, the complete mailing address and e-mail address of the author to whom proofs and correspondence should be sent.

Abstract
Each paper requires a structured abstract of not more than 150 words summarizing the significant information and findings. To structure the abstract, use the same terms used to break the text into sections. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and references in the abstract.

Text
The body of the text should be divided into the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion.

References
All references should appear at the end of the article in alphabetical order. Be sure to cite all references in the text. Include only references that are actually cited in the text. Examples of the Journal's style are listed below.
Book Chapter: Goadsby PJ. Pathophysiology of headache. In: Wolff's headache and other head pain. Silberstein SD, Lipton RB, Dalessio DJ, eds. 7th ed. Oxford, England, Oxford University Press, 2001, pp 57-72.
Journal Article: Bullard RD, Wright BH. The quest for environmental equity: Mobilizing the African-American community for social change. Soc Nat Res. 1990; 3: 301-11. List all authors; do not use et al.
Personal Communications: Reference to personal communications should be avoided, but when necessary, include the person's name, his or her title, and date. Personal Communications should be cited in the text in parentheses but not included in the References list. Example: (Misbahuddin M, personal communication, October 12, 2004). A letter granting permission to publish the personal communication from the person providing the information must be included at the time of submission.
Websites: Authors' names (in normal order), document title, date of Internet publication, and other retrieval information (date of access).
Examples:
Gail Mortimer, The William Faulkner Society Home Page, 16 September 2007, (19 November 2007).
U.S. positions on selected issues at the third negotiating session of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Washington, D.C.: Committee on Government Reform, 2002. (Accessed March 4, 2002, at http://www.house.gov/reform/min/ inves_tobacco/index_accord.htm.)

Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement, if any, should be placed at the end of the body of the text and be limited to no more than 50 words. This section may be used to acknowledge the help of those who do not qualify for authorship or to acknowledge funding, donated resources, or significant material contributions to the research. In order for this section to be included, the lead author must submit a written statement that the subjects whom he or she intends to acknowledge have been notified of the intent.

Illustrations
Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
300 dpi or higher
sized to fit on journal page
EPS, TIFF, and PDF formats are preferred. JPG and GIF formats are acceptable
submit as separate files, not embedded in text files

Tables and Figures
Tables should be embedded in the text. Figures should be in separate pages. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

Proofs
All proofs must be corrected and returned to the publisher within 2 days of receipt. If the manuscript is not returned within the allotted time, the editor will