Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis Mucl. Arg.) is being rajscd commercially by the BFIDC to attain self-sufficiency in natural rubber in Bangladesh. Symptoms of panel-burrs and nodules, cankers, galls, secondary die-back and patch canker have been described. A brief review of their causes has been made. Preventive and/or control measures have been suggested for each of the diseases.