National Institute of Population Research and Training explained

National Institute of Population Research and Training
Formation:	1977
Headquarters:	13/1 Sheikh Saheb Bazar Road, Azimpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Website:	National Institute of Population Research and Training

National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) is a government national research institute that researches family planning in Bangladesh and training government officers involved with family planning in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.^{[1] [2]}

History

The institute was formed in July 1977 as the National Institute of Population Training. In 1980 the institute was placed in charge of the Family Welfare Visitors'Training Institutes (Now Regional Population Training Institute-RPTI) and Regional Training Centres(RTC)s.^[3] The institute carries out population surveys in Bangladesh.^[4] It is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kabir. SM Humayun. National Institute of Population Research and Training. en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. 23 April 2017. en.
2. News: Correct data, political will must to ensure housing for urban poor . The Daily Star . 29 October 2015 . 23 April 2017.
3. News: Our growing cities and their healthcare challenges. bdnews24.com . Opinion . 23 April 2017. 30 October 2014.
4. News: Muhith rejects UNFPA population report. The Daily Star. 23 April 2017. en. 26 October 2010.
5. News: 'I considered all feedback to be constructive...' . The Daily Star . 23 April 2017.