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

SHE BUILDS HER FUTURE
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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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THE SILENT CRY FOR WATER IN THE HILL TRACTS

Press Releases
UNDP and UNESCO Launch Report on Bangladesh’s Media Landscape

UNDP and UNESCO, with Swiss support, have launched a major assessment of Bangladesh's media landscape. The report calls for urgent legal and policy reforms to…

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Stories
A Mother’s Tea Stall, A Daughter’s Dream

In rural Gaibandha, Lipi Begum runs a small tea stall to support her daughter’s education. With help from the SWAPNO project, she’s gained skills, savings, and…

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Delegates from Japan and the UN shake hands after signing a partnership agreement.
Press Releases
Japan and UN join hands to support Bangladesh’s electoral process

Japan and UNDP have signed a USD 4.8 million agreement to support Bangladesh’s Election Commission in strengthening institutional capacity, promoting inclusive…

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Stories
Village Courts in Bangladesh bring justice, trust, and peace to the grassroots

Village Courts in Bangladesh are revolutionizing access to justice by resolving minor civil and criminal disputes at the community level. With over 3,000 courts…

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Blog
Beyond the Headlines

UN Volunteer Sarah Bintay Shakhawat reflects on her field visit to flood-affected communities in Feni, Bangladesh, where she witnessed firsthand the resilience…

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Stories
Turning Waste into Worth

In the flood-ravaged district of Kurigram, widow Sharitan Begum and her daughter-in-law Shelley transformed their lives through a UNDP-supported climate…

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Press Releases
Sweden and UNDP Sign Agreement to Support People-Centred Justice Reforms in Bangladesh

Sweden and UNDP signed a new agreement to support the next phase of Bangladesh’s justice sector reforms with a SEK 5 million contribution. The project will…

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Stories
Rice Bank Revives Hope in Flood-Hit Hill Tracts

In Khagrachhari’s hill tracts, a flash flood in August 2024 devastated crops and homes, leaving families like Juthi Bala’s in crisis. But a traditional solution…

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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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