The limitations on access not only contribute to unsafe practices but also reinforce the social stigma associated with abortion

Nurul Islam Hasib
05 Oct 2024

Bangladesh currently lacks a comprehensive abortion law, permitting the procedure only in circumstances aimed at saving a woman's life, as outlined in the Bangladesh Penal Code of 1860 (sections 312-316).

Instead, the government offers Menstrual Regulation (MR), a service included in the national family planning program since 1979. MR can be performed by trained midlevel providers within 10 weeks of a missed menstrual period and by a doctor within 12 weeks.

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