General view of the village near Sylhet.
Chronic malnutrition is prevalent across the country and in Sylhet and Moulvibazar the number of children suffering from stunted growth is around 46%. The Suchana Programme works to prevent chronic malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of life through a holistic programme of activities that address the multiple causes. Around 250,000 families will benefit from the programme by 2022.