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Cervical cancer has been identified as the second most common cancer in women and contributes to the high mortality rate in women. Among all cancers in women, cervical cancer is rated the second most common cancer in women worldwide. In poorly resourced settings, access to services offering cervical screening is still a challenge and it is estimated that more than 50% of women in developing countries have never had a single screening test for cervical abnormalities. This study wills awareness of cervical cancer among women at Rangpur division in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 150 women. The women's score on knowledge, attitude, awareness and practice were categorized as sufficient or insufficient. The results of this study showed that 60% of respondents were informed by health care professionals on cervical cancer. Health care workers also should play a vital role in educating communities on cervical cancer and on the benefits for cervical cancer screening, through reaching all patients who utilize health care services with cervical cancer information and also communities through outreach programmes.