“Not more than two children, one is even better.” Family
planning has slogans like this, but people are not receiving services when they
need them. Pregnant women and people interested in birth control in Kalkini,
Madaripur, have complained that health workers do not respond even when they
call for advice. There has also been a prolonged shortage of contraceptives and
medicines. Allegations have also emerged that commissions are deducted from
field workers’ travel allowance bills. However,...
