Document Type

Capstone Project

Publication Date

Fall 2026

Abstract

Background

Poor maternal health and mortality remain a major public health concern in Bangladesh. Being a lower-middle-income country, Bangladesh is struggling to decrease maternal mortality ratio (MMR). 115 women die per 100,000 live births in 2023 due to pregnancy-related causes in Bangladesh. (World Bank Group, 2025). It is found that 73% of maternal deaths occur during postnatal period and 56% die within 24 hours of delivery, indicating the importance of early postnatal care (PNC) to reduce maternal mortality. (Bangladesh National Strategy for Maternal Health (2019–2030). Besides this, food insecurity, maternal nutrition, child marriage, patriarchal influence, decision making role, limited access to quality healthcare, the management of chronic conditions, inadequate nutrition, cultural practices, geographic barriers, socioeconomic, behavioral and geographic factors play significant role in Bangladesh. Therefore, understanding these risk factors is essential to address and develop evidence-based interventions that improve maternal health outcomes and mortality in Bangladesh.

Purpose of the research

The purpose of this capstone project is to evaluate the risk factors of maternal health and mortality in Bangladesh and develop evidence-based recommendations to overcome the issue.

Objectives

  • Conduct a systematic review of published literature and electronic data sources on maternal health and mortality in Bangladesh
  • Outline major determinants associated with poor maternal health outcomes and mortality and synthesize the evidence
  • Evaluate Bangladesh’s public health policies, health management system and interventions related to maternal health
  • Develop recommendations for improving maternal health and reducing maternal mortality in Bangladesh

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