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UNFPA Population Report highlights the need for urgent accelerated action to stop child marriage and son preference
Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and consent of their... Read more
Population Expert Group discusses the impact of COVID-19 on maternal health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the delivery of sexual and reproductive health services in Bangladesh, including those related... Read more
Australia & UNFPA support COVID-19 response in Bangladesh
The Australian Government and UNFPA are supporting the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening the provision of life-saving services for women and... Read more
High-level web-consultation on concerted efforts towards addressing gender-based violence and child marriage amidst COVID19
As governments around the world are encouraging their citizens to stay home to halt the spread of COVID19, it is crucial for us to remember that for... Read more
First-ever virtual training for healthcare professionals on providing life-saving services for women and girls during COVID-19 crisis
To ensure that women and girls continue to receive life-saving sexual and reproductive health services during the COVID-19 crisis, UNFPA Bangladesh... Read more
Shima’s story of fighting fistula
My name is Shima. I am 31 and I live in a very small village in Chatkhil Upazila in Noakhali District. After a very difficult delivery, I gave birth... Read more
Midwives continue to save lives braving COVID-19
Opinion-editorial by UNFPA Representative in Bangladesh, Dr. Asa Torkelsson, marking International Day of the Midwife on 5 May 2020
Sweden & UNFPA strengthen COVID-19 prevention and response in Bangladesh
Today, on the International Day of the Midwife, Sweden committed to further enhance its support to UNFPA through an additional grant of Swedish Krona... Read more
UNFPA statement on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy
UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, is closely monitoring and working with partners, governments and UN agencies to address the... Read more
করোনাভাইরাস (COVID-19) এবং গর্ভাবতী মায়েদের বিষয়ে ইউএনএফপিএর বিবৃতি
ইউএনএফপিএ (জাতিসংঘ জনসংখ্যা তহবিল), জাতিসংঘের একটি অঙ্গ সংস্থা যা যৌন ও প্রজনন স্বাস্থ্য নিয়ে কাজ করে। বিশ্ব স্বাস্থ্য সংস্থা (WHO) করোনা ভাইরাসকে... Read more