Background: Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death from a single infectious agent, claiming over 1.6 million lives annually. In lower and lower-middle-income nations, tuberculosis (TB) is one of the main causes of death.

Objective: The general objective of this study is to assess the level of community peoples’ knowledge regarding tuberculosis at sat tala-slum, Mohakhali Dhaka.

Material and Methods: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted using 50 community peoples at Sat Tala Slum, Mohakhali, Dhaka. The data was collected by face-to-face interview with structured questionnaire that consists of 8 items of socio demographic information and 20 knowledge related information about tuberculosis. Descriptive statistics was done (mean, frequency and percentage) by scientific calculator.

Results: Findings showed that among 50 community peoples with the mean age of 34 years with the range of 27-47 years. Among all of them majority (88%) of the respondents were married, 90% were Muslim by their religion. Among all of them 54% respondents were male and 46% female. Among them 22% were illiterate, 32% attained primary education, 32% with secondary education, 8% had completed higher secondary education, while only 6% held a degree or master’s qualification. About 26% identified as service holder, 18% as housewife, 28% as rickshaw puller and 18% were others occupation. Among all of the respondents near about half of the respondents (46%) had excellent level of knowledge regarding tuberculosis, 26% respondents had very good level of knowledge, 10% respondents good level of knowledge, 12% respondents had average level of knowledge and only 6% respondents had poor level of knowledge regarding tuberculosis. Overall mean of the total knowledge score of tuberculosis was = 81.10 out of 100 which indicate that community peoples had very good level of knowledge on tuberculosis.

Conclusion: Findings indicate that although a portion of the community possesses basic knowledge about TB but overall knowledge remains very good. Many respondents lacked accurate understanding about TB transmission, symptoms, and the importance of early treatment.

Recommendation: Health campaigns and engaging local health services can significantly contribute to TB control and prevention in underserved communities.