title: Population explosion and population control programmes in Bangladesh:  an overview.
abstract: "The authors discuss in detail efforts made by [the] Bangladesh Government to control its population through planned efforts since 1953. Covering persistent setbacks and reasons thereof in governmental efforts, the authors highlight shifts in policies and strategy.... The [government family planning] programme provides a wide range of contraceptive choice to eligible couples in a manner as acceptable and convenient as possible to the client. The programme is totally voluntary and the government is firmly opposed to coercion or pressure on couples to accept contraception.  As a strategy, the programme has integrated health and [family planning] while various ministries have attempted to encourage the acceptance of low-fertility behaviour through socio-economic incentives and educational motivation programmes."
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001459:Bangladesh; D003267:Contraception; D003906:Developing Countries; D004493:Education; D005193:Family Planning Services; D006078:Government Programs; D006285:Health Planning; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D009042:Motivation; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011640:Public Policy; D012736:Sex Education
keywords: Asia; Bangladesh; Contraception; Contraceptive Availability; Developing Countries; Education; Family Planning; Family Planning Education; Family Planning Program Evaluation; Family Planning Programs; Government Sponsored Programs; Incentives; Integrated Programs; Policy; Population Policy; Programs; Social Policy; Southern Asia