Integrating ECD into Bangladesh’s health system has been a strategic priority, given its profound impact
on children’s well-being. It was first integrated into Bangladesh’s National Nutrition Services (NNS)
Operational Plan during the 2011–2016 Health, Population, and Nutrition Sector Development Program
(HPNSDP). The primary purpose of this integration was to enhance child development outcomes by
incorporating ECD components into nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive services. This approach
aimed to promote protective and responsive caregiving and feeding practices, thereby supporting the
physical growth and cognitive development of children aged 0–3 years.
This learning brief explores the sustainability of icddr,b’s health model (SB3 project) if adopted by the
government.
Type: Report
Year: 2025
