The objectives of this survey project were to collect relevant data to evaluate family planning and health programs and to further assess the demographic situation in Bangladesh. The survey project was also intended to support dissemination and utilization of the results in planning and managing the health and family planning programs in Bangladesh. A long-term objective was to institutionalize the capability to carry out such surveys. 

The sample size was about 12,200 respondents including 10,000 female and 2,200 male respondents. This was a national survey, with its sample spread over 350 sites across the country. The survey contract was awarded by Macro International, USA. The financial support was provided by the USAID and the technical assistance by Macro International, USA.