Bangladesh, the eighth most populous country in the world (with about 153 million people living in an area of 147 570 sq. km), has recently been applauded as an exceptional health performer. The World Health Organization reports remarkable improvements in the survival rates of infants and under-fives, life expectancy, immunization coverage, and tuberculosis control in Bangladesh despite the many challenges of the 21 st century. Since 1961, the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — namely the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) - annually conducts health census — geographical reconnaissance survey. Regular control of the situation allows to develop further strategic agenda in the right direction. On the other hand, these studies are not that cheap and easy

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