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Translations:Dhaka/62/en
In Bangladesh, abortions can be legally obtained. While induced abortions isn't generally permitted, according to the Penal Code of 1860, abortion is permitted under two conditions. First, if a woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy, she may obtain an abortion. Second, a woman may seek an abortion under Menstrual Regulation (MR), which has been under Bangladeshi family planning since 1979. MR is a procedure that uses manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) after a missed period. The woman can receive MR in a range of 8-10 weeks after the missed period, with specifications varying based on providers. In 2010, it was estimated that 653,100 MR procedures were performed in health facilities nationwide.