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

WITNESSING BANGLADESH
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ARTIVISM FOR PEACE

LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND

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CARBON TEARS

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Stories
Empowering Persons with Disabilities Leaving No One Behind

This is the story of a young woman from Bangladesh who overcame disability and poverty to become a successful digital entrepreneur, thanks to her determination…

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Press Releases
Economic opportunities for women through south-south cooperation

The press release marks the conclusion of the China-UNDP South-South Cooperation Project, empowering 1,425 individuals, including 1,400 women, across Bangladesh…

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Press Releases
UNDP, UN Women, SDC to Promote Inclusive and Participatory Democracy

On 1 December 2024, UNDP, UN Women, and SDC launched the DRIP project to empower women, youth, and marginalized groups in Bangladesh's political processes. The…

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Blog
Decentralization and Empowerment of Local Governments in Bangladesh: A Pathway to Sustainable Development

This blog explores the critical role of decentralization in empowering local governments for sustainable development in Bangladesh. Highlighting insights from a…

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Blog
Sowing Seeds of Change: How AKAD Students Inspire Climate Action

Students at Aga Khan Academy Dhaka (AKAD) are driving climate action through innovative initiatives like gardening, recycling, and advocacy. Their efforts…

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Blog
Why Housing Matters: Insights from the Affordable Housing Program Field Visit to Chandpur, Bangladesh

This blog explores UNDP Bangladesh’s affordable housing initiative, which supports vulnerable communities like those in Chandpur. Through secure, climate…

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Press Releases
Dialogue to Strengthen Government-NGO Collaboration in Chattogram

UNDP, DFAT, and NGOAB hosted a dialogue in Chattogram on November 10, 2024, to strengthen government-NGO collaboration under the ISPAT project. Chaired by NGOAB…

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Blog
Why police transformation is critical for Bangladesh

This op-ed by UN officials Gwyn Lewis and Stefan Liller highlights the urgent need for police reform in Bangladesh, especially after the 2024 protests…

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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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