Md Nuruzzaman Khan

One of the most visible and immediate consequences of this increased population pressure is the growing food insecurity across the camps.

Myanmar’s recent announcement to repatriate 180,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh has drawn international attention.

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

Communities with severe data scarcity are largely excluded from progress

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

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.

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

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

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."

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.

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

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.

Bangladesh has had one of the strongest and most successful national family planning initiatives in the world.