Shows BBS survey; experts blame poverty, poor nutrition, early pregnancy and unhealthy feeding practices

Bangladesh is yet to achieve nutrition security for its entire population.

Address the double-edged sword of undernutrition and obesity.

Rapid urbanisation has been inevitable in Bangladesh and, of course, is a sign of economic development and prosperity. It is believed that if the current rate of urbanisation continues, our urban population will exceed rural population by 2040. Because urban transition occurs in diverse patterns, it has both pros and cons.