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

Justice in the Tea Gardens: Hoping for a better future

Small Grants Big Resilience

Community Storytelling: New Way of Advocacy in the Coastal Area
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From Climate Vulnerability to Resilience

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Press Releases
UNDP Partners with 12 Organizations to Protect Biodiversity and Build Climate Resilience

UNDP Bangladesh signed agreements with 12 partner organizations under the GEF Small Grants Programme to advance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration…

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Press Releases
Initiative To Reduce Urban Poverty Through Sustainable Livelihoods

UNDP Bangladesh, in partnership with the Local Government Division and with financial support from China, provided livelihood assets to 107 residents from low…

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Press Releases
AGO, UNDP and Sweden Launch Third Batch of Internship Programme

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO), in partnership with UNDP and with support from Sweden, welcomed the third batch of its internship programme and celebrated…

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Press Releases
National Plastic Action Partnership Launched to Accelerate Circular Economy

The Government of Bangladesh, UNDP and the World Economic Forum launched the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Bangladesh on 13 October 2026 in Dhaka…

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Press Releases
Government and UNDP Strengthen Climate Finance Systems in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh and UNDP have launched the second phase of Inclusive Budgeting and Financing for Climate Resilience (IBFCR II) to strengthen climate…

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Press Releases
Young Innovators Reimagine the Future of Digital Legal Aid in Bangladesh

Young innovators from across Bangladesh came together at the Legal-Tech Hackathon 2026 to develop practical digital solutions for improving access to legal aid…

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Stories
How Women Across Rural and Urban Bangladesh are Building Opportunities through Digital Centres

Across rural and urban Bangladesh, women entrepreneurs are turning Digital Centres into gateways to opportunity. Reshma Khatun and Rahela Rinku show how digital…

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Press Releases
Attorney General Commits to Upholding Integrity and Rule of Law in Prosecutorial Practice

The Attorney General’s Office of Bangladesh, UNDP and UNODC convened a two-day training in Dhaka to strengthen prosecutorial ethics and professional practice…

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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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