Md Nuruzzaman Khan

Dr Md Nuruzzaman Khan is a public health expert and assistant professor of population science at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University.

Confronting stagnation in Bangladesh's contraceptive uptake

Several factors influence the stagnation in contraceptive use and the unmet need for contraception in Bangladesh.

1m ago

Inclusive population data can be a driver of social change

Communities with severe data scarcity are largely excluded from progress

3m ago

Bangladesh must shift focus from population control to population management

Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.

6m ago

Why do our surveys paint different pictures about our progress?

Since key findings of the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023 were revealed, there have been many discussions regarding the country's progress on various health and related indicators.

7m ago

Why the lack of data on how climate change affects public health?

There's a prevailing tendency to attribute common issues to climate-induced factors, without reliable data to back up the claims.

8m ago

Despite progress, there are miles to go

The public sector now provides only 37 percent of modern contraception, down from 44 percent in 2011.

1y ago

We need to transform social norms for gender equality

This World Population Day, the focus is on gender equality, symbolised by the theme of "Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities."

1y ago

Utilise the demographic dividend as an asset, before it becomes a liability

To fully benefit from its demographic dividend, Bangladesh needs to prioritise improvement in education, healthcare and job opportunities for the youth, while ensuring social welfare and healthcare for the growing elderly population.

1y ago
September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Confronting stagnation in Bangladesh's contraceptive uptake

Several factors influence the stagnation in contraceptive use and the unmet need for contraception in Bangladesh.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Inclusive population data can be a driver of social change

Communities with severe data scarcity are largely excluded from progress

May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024

Bangladesh must shift focus from population control to population management

Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Why do our surveys paint different pictures about our progress?

Since key findings of the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023 were revealed, there have been many discussions regarding the country's progress on various health and related indicators.

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Why the lack of data on how climate change affects public health?

There's a prevailing tendency to attribute common issues to climate-induced factors, without reliable data to back up the claims.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Despite progress, there are miles to go

The public sector now provides only 37 percent of modern contraception, down from 44 percent in 2011.

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

We need to transform social norms for gender equality

This World Population Day, the focus is on gender equality, symbolised by the theme of "Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities."

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Utilise the demographic dividend as an asset, before it becomes a liability

To fully benefit from its demographic dividend, Bangladesh needs to prioritise improvement in education, healthcare and job opportunities for the youth, while ensuring social welfare and healthcare for the growing elderly population.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

The disturbing trend of selective abortion

Around 22 percent of live births in Bangladesh are still unintended at conception.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.