Background Family planning is crucial to public health in Bangladesh. It helps reduce maternal and child deaths. Although Bangladesh has made good progress in increasing contraceptive use, recent data show that this progress has slowed down. This study aimed to identify and analyse the factors determining modern contraceptive prevalence among married women of reproductive age in Bangladesh. Methods This study used data from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS). It included a weighted sample of 8839 married women aged 15–49 years. We used chi‐square tests and logistic regression to identify which factors were associated with modern contraceptive use. Findings About 70.9% of women were using modern contraceptives in Bangladesh. The main factors that increased the chances of using contraception were having more children, being wealthier, living in urban areas, living in certain divisions, and watching television. For example, urban women were 1.46 times more likely to use contraception than rural women. Women in Mymensingh were 2.53 times more likely to use it than those in Sylhet. Conclusion This study shows which groups of women are more or less likely to use modern contraception. The results can help policymakers focus on rural and low‐use areas to enhance family planning services nationwide in Bangladesh.
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