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UNDP in Bangladesh since 1972. A leading development agency, promoting equity, tolerance, and inclusivity for sustainable outcomes.

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ARTIVISM FOR PEACE
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Stories of Loss, Resilience, and Recovery from Flood-Hit Bangladesh
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From Climate Vulnerability to Resilience

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Stories
Empowering Women Through Menstrual Health in the Hills

In the remote hills of Khagrachari, UNDP-supported community health workers are breaking menstrual health taboos by providing awareness sessions and affordable…

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Press Releases
UNDP Bangladesh Launches SDG Socializers Season 2

UNDP Bangladesh has launched SDG Socializers Season 2, engaging diverse content creators to translate the Sustainable Development Goals into relatable, action…

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Press Releases
Speakers Call for Urgent, Integrated Master Plan to Safeguard Saint Martin

A high-level consultation workshop brought together government, UNDP, experts, and community representatives to strengthen the Saint Martin’s Island Master Plan…

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Stories
Victim Support Centers – A Lifeline for the Vulnerable in CHT

Victim Support Centers in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are providing safe, confidential, and survivor-centred services to women and children affected by gender…

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Press Releases
New Foreign Donation Rules Empower Bangladesh’s NGOs

A dissemination workshop in Dhaka brought together government, UNDP, development partners, and civil society to discuss the Revised Foreign Donation Regulation…

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Stories
Redefining Roles as Women Challenge Gender Norms in the Footwear Industry

Shilpi Rani Das, a SWAPNO project participant from Cumilla, is gaining skills in shoe repairing and manufacturing, a non traditional trade, to build a…

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Blog
From Policy to Practice: How Local Plans Are Building Climate Resilience in Bangladesh

Local consultations under the LoGIC and IBFCR II projects brought together government officials, development partners, and community representatives to…

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News
Inclusive Cricket Match Advances Disability Rights and Civic Awareness

An inclusive cricket match for persons with visual impairments was held in Dhaka during Disability Rights Week 2025, using sport to promote inclusion, leadership…

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What We Do

UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations though sustainable, innovative, and community-based development projects. Since 1972, UNDP and its partners have helped Bangladesh make critical advances in the areas of governance, poverty reduction, climate change and disaster resilience. Communities are made stronger by our partnerships and assistance.

Bangladesh at a Glance

165.16

Population (in Millions)
(BBS-2022)

$6840

GNI per capita
(PPP $ -2021, WB)

0.898

Gender Dev. Index
(HDR - 2021)

0.661

Human Dev Index
(HDR - 2021)

10.66

Exports of goods and services:
(% of GDP)
(2021, WB)

25%

Individuals using the Internet.
(per 100 people)
(2020 WB)

0.530

Gender Inequality Index
(HDR - 2021)

0.104

Multidimensional Poverty Index
(HDR 2021)

Country Programme Document for Bangladesh (2022-2026)

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