পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর (DGFP),।

The Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) (পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অধিদপ্তর) is a line directorate under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of Bangladesh. It is primarily tasked with implementing national policies regarding family planning, maternal and child healthcare, and reproductive health services across the country.

Key Functions

• Family Planning Services: Distributing contraceptives, providing clinical family planning methods, and raising public awareness about family planning and population control.

• Maternal and Child Health (MCH): Providing prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal care to mothers, as well as essential healthcare services for infants and young children through various specialized clinics.

• Adolescent Healthcare: Operating programs and healthcare centers focused on adolescent reproductive health and counseling.

• Field-Level Services: Deploying field workers like Family Welfare Assistants (FWA) and Family Welfare Visitors (FWV) to deliver door-to-door healthcare services and advice, particularly in rural areas.

Key Facilities and Infrastructure

The DGFP delivers its services through a massive nationwide network:

• Family Welfare Centres (UH&FWC): Located at the union level to provide grassroots-level medical and family planning assistance.

• Maternal and Child Welfare Centres (MCWC): Located at district and upazila levels to provide advanced maternal care, safe delivery services, and newborn care.

Official Portals

• Official Website: www.dgfp.gov.bd

• Recruitment/Teletalk Portal: dgfp.teletalk.com.bd