Age at first marriage and its determinants in Bangladesh

Asia is in the midst of social transformations that are dramatic in pace and effect. Families, schools and labour markets are all changing, generally in ways that broaden opportunities for young people and may ultimately alter relationships between the sexes. An important element of these changes is the pattern of delayed marriage, coupled with higher rates of permanent celibacy, that have emerged throughout much of the region (Xenos and Gultiano, 1992).