Time for Bangladesh to shift focus towards population management

Bangladesh’s successful family planning initiatives led to a decline in fertility rates, but the progress has stagnated. The country now faces challenges like a high rate of unintended pregnancies and a potential expiration of the demographic dividend by 2035-36. Experts stress the need to refocus on family planning services, especially for disadvantaged groups, to address these issues and achieve maternal and child health targets under the Sustainable Development Goals. PHOTO: REUTERS