Article 18:1 of the constitution of Bangladesh articulates that the state will consider the development of nutritional levels and improvement of public health in the country as a primary duty.

But despite making significant progress in upgrading the nutritional status of its population, malnutrition remains a key concern for Bangladesh.

According to a study, around 6 lakh children are suffering from severe malnutrition. The Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2022 revealed that 24 percent of the children aged under 5 are stunted while 22 percent are underweight, and 11 percent are wasted.

Also, almost half of the women in the country are suffering from anaemia mainly due to malnutrition.