Differential nuptiality patterns in Bangladesh

The purpose of this thesis is to study differential female nuptiality patterns in Bangladesh using data from the 1976 Bangladesh Fertility Survey. This survey was the first of its kind in Bangladesh to collect elaborate information on marriage, dissolution and remarriage. Prior to this study little was known about nuptiality differentials in Bangladesh. Age at marriage is increasing in both rural and urban areas of Bangladesh. Education levels have the greatest effect on age at marriage, and religion and level of education have maximum impact on marriage dissolution. Age at marriage and probability of early marriage disruption are inversely related in Bangladesh. Some sociodemographic characteristics of the survey population are also examined by using the household information section of the survey questionnaire