Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council Registrar Shuraiya Begum told bdnews24.com of the programmes to observe the day. Midwifery is a new profession in Bangladesh. The education of midwives has received a significant upgrade as several programmes to support midwifery education have been established. Investing in midwifery education and deployment to community-based services can potentially yield a 16 fold return on investment in terms of lives saved and costs of caesarean sections averted. He thanked the Bangladesh government and development partners for their commitment towards ensuring healthier lives for girls, women and newborns in the country.

Source: bd News24 May 04, 2017 18:45 UTC