This study analyzed data on the early developmental status of 7352 children, aged from 36 to 59 months, using the Early Childhood Developmental Index (ECDI) to assess literacy-numeracy, physical, social-emotional, and learning domains. The study explored correlates of developmental status with a range of socio-demographic and environmental factors that may impact children’s development. The analyses use data from the Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, 2012—2013. Overall, about 65% of children had potential for healthy development, with highest rate of being on track being in the physical domain (~ 94%) and the lowest rate in the literacy domain (~ 23%). Older children, who had been breastfed, whose mothers had higher education, and who lived in urban areas were more likely to be developmentally on track. Children, whose family members engaged with them in four or more stimulating activities and read books, were more likely to be on a consistent and positive developmental trajectory. Children who were male, malnourished and experienced physical punishment were less likely to be on a positive developmental track. Policymakers need to invest in early childhood development including the funding of interventions so that children in Bangladesh can achieve their developmental potential.

这项研究使用早期儿童发育指数（ECDI）评估了读写能力，身体，社会情感和学习领域的7352名年龄在36至59个月的儿童的早期发育状况的数据。该研究探讨了发育状况与可能影响儿童发育的一系列社会人口学和环境因素之间的关系。这些分析使用了2012-2013年孟加拉国多指标类集调查中的数据。总体而言，约有65％的儿童具有健康发展的潜力，并且步入正轨的比例最高处于物理领域（〜94％），识字率最低（〜23％）。年龄较大的孩子，有母乳喂养，母亲受过高等教育，并且居住在城市地区，在发展上更可能走上正轨。与家人一起从事四项或多项刺激活动并阅读书籍的儿童更有可能处于持续而积极的发展轨迹。男性，营养不良和遭受身体惩罚的儿童不太可能走上积极的发展道路。决策者需要投资于幼儿发展，包括干预措施的资金，以使孟加拉国的儿童能够发挥其发展潜力。