Introduction: Ebola virus disease is a deadly zoonotic disease with a 90% case fatality rate in human. Veterinarians need to have the proper knowledge on this emerging Ebola virus disease. Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge on epidemiological history, mode of transmission, clinical sign - symptoms and control of Ebola virus Disease among the veterinarian. Methods: A Cross - sectional study was conducted. A semi structured questionnaire used to interview face to face data collection technique among 117 veterinarian of Bangladesh. Data was collected in between December 2014 to March 2015. Descriptive analysis was performed. Results: Majority of the respondents were aged between 31 - 40 years (n=77), whereas only one respondent was above 60 years. Almost all of the veterinarian knew the meaning and causes of Ebola virus disease, whereas in majority of cases they did not have information on its morality rate. Only 51% of them had idea on source of infection and another 55.2% known to its process of spreading. However, they had lack of knowledge on its epidemiology and moderate knowledge on source of infection and process of spread of the disease. Veterinarian of 31 - 40 years of age had more knowledge on Ebola virus disease. It also observed that more than 61% of the veterinarian has a poor knowledge on its clinical manifestation and knowledge on its control and prevention. Conclusions: Veterinarian has an average knowledge on Ebola virus disease and poor knowledge on clinical sign - symptoms, control and prevention. Adequate perception and knowledge is essential to prepare the veterinarian to combat with Ebola during emergency in Bangladesh.

Ebola Virus, Veterinarian, Zoonotic, Epidemic, Bangladesh