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
March 15, 2023
Contraception use in Bangladesh: From revolution to stagnation
Bangladesh has had one of the strongest and most successful national family planning initiatives in the world.
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