Country
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in maternal and newborn health despite resource constraints. With a maternal mortality ratio of approximately 123.0 deaths per 100,000 live births (down from 569 in 1990) and a neonatal mortality rate of approximately 17.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, the country is recognized as a global success story in improving birth outcomes. Skilled birth attendance has increased dramatically to approximately 59%, though this remains lower than regional averages. Bangladesh's success stems from innovative approaches including the world's largest cadre of community health workers, strong NGO partnerships, and targeted interventions for vulnerable populations. The country continues to address challenges with emergency obstetric care availability, particularly in rural areas, and improving the quality of facility-based deliveries. Climate change poses growing threats to maternal health infrastructure, with frequent flooding in low-lying areas disrupting healthcare access. Recent efforts focus on reducing stillbirths and addressing persistent malnutrition among pregnant women.
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172.1M
Total Population (2023)
1.9
Total Fertility Rate (2023)
17.4
Newborn Mortality Rate per 1k births (2022)
58/163
Rank - Newborn Mortality (2022)
123
Maternal Mortality per 100k births (2020)
74.0
Adolescent Birth Rate per 1k girls aged 15-19
45%
women using modern contraception age 15-49
53.4%
Facility deliveries (2016-2021)
Newborn survival is a global priority
Whether a newborn survives still greatly depends on where they are born. Over 90 percent of newborn deaths occur in Africa and Asia combined, while the risk for babies born in low-income countries is 11 times higher than babies born in high-income countries. Globally, survival rates are improving, but most countries are still falling short of the Sustainable Development Goal of less than 12 newborn deaths for every 1,000 live births.
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Journal Article
Assessing health systems’ capacities to provide post-abortion care: insights from seven low- and middle-income countries
There are substantial gaps in the capacity to provide basic and comprehensive PAC services in the selected countries. Investing in primary healthcare and improving communication and transportation should be the priority for enhancing basic PAC services, while strengthening referral hospitals to effectively handle emergencies and conduct major surgeries could significantly bolster their capacity to provide comprehensive PAC services.
Journal Article
Findings of an evaluation of a sexual and reproductive health programme in a humanitarian setting for the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Despite the challenges and barriers inherent to a humanitarian setting, Ipas’s programme activities have achieved significant progress in providing menstrual regulation, post-abortion care, family planning services, and trauma/survival-centred care to the FDMN women and girls.
Report
Findings from Cross-Sectional Survey of First-Time Mothers in Noakhali and Madaripur Districts, Bangladesh
This report outlines the methods, results, conclusions and recommendations from a baseline study that was conducted as part of an ongoing cluster-randomized controlled trial with data collected through quantitative surveys with 2,308 FTMs ages 14-25 in Noakhali and Madaripur districts if Bangladesh. The surveys included questions on adoption and continuation of PPFP, uptake and timing of facility-based PNC for mother and baby, as well as other key indicators to deepen understanding of the factors that influence PPFP adoption and PNC use for FTMs.
Toolkits / Training Materials
Connect Bangladesh Impact Evaluation Baseline Survey First-time Mother Questionnaire
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Journal Article
Association of child marriage and nutritional status of mothers and their under-five children in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study with a nationally representative sample
The rate of child marriage among Bangladeshi women is high, and it is significantly associated with malnutrition among mothers and their under-five children. The Bangladesh government can use the findings of this study to prevent and reduce child marriage and malnutrition among mothers and their under-five children to achieve sustainable development goals by 2030.
Journal Article
Vayu bubble continuous positive airway pressure is a promising solution with favorable treatment outcomes for respiratory distress syndrome in newborns: a qualitative study in Bangladesh
The Vayu bCPAP device demonstrated useability, acceptability, and favorable treatment outcomes in the care of neonates with RDS. However, sustained quality service necessitates continuous monitoring, mentoring and retention of knowledge and skills. Despite challenges, the enthusiasm among healthcare providers underscores the potential of Vayu bCPAP to save lives and simplify neonatal care delivery. Development of Standard Operating procedure on Vayu bCPAP is required for systematic implementation. Further research is needed to determine how the utilization of Vayu bCPAP devices enhances accessibility to efficient bCPAP therapy for neonates experiencing RDS.
