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UNDP Bangladesh

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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From Climate Vulnerability to Resilience

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Press Releases
Dialogue in Khulna Calls for Stronger NGO–Government Collaboration

A policy dialogue held in Khulna under the UNDP-supported ISPAT project brought together government officials, NGOs, and development partners to strengthen…

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National Training Series Launched to Strengthen Election Management Capacity Across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Election Commission, with support from UNDP, UN Women, and UNESCO, has launched a nationwide training series to strengthen the capacity of…

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Stories
What does climate change mean to Jaya Ahsan?

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Jaya Ahsan visited climate-affected communities in Dacope, Khulna, where she witnessed firsthand how families are enduring salinity,…

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Press Releases
Jaya Ahsan Visits Climate-Affected Communities in Khulna Ahead of COP30

Ahead of COP30, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Jaya Ahsan and Resident Representative Stefan Liller visited Dacope, Khulna, to witness how coastal communities are…

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Government and UNDP Collaborate to Advance Low-Carbon Urban Development

The Government of Bangladesh and UNDP have signed a new GEF-funded project to promote low-carbon urban development in Dhaka, Chattogram, and other cities…

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Press Releases
Chattogram’s Call to Save Patenga from Plastic Pollution

UNDP Bangladesh and Chattogram City Corporation organized an awareness campaign at Patenga Sea Beach to combat single-use plastic pollution. Supported by The…

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Press Releases
Building Trust Through Quality Statistics

Bangladesh marked International and National Statistics Day 2025 with a national dialogue on “Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone,” emphasizing the…

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BIDA, UNDP organise dialogue to Ease Work Permit Procedures

BIDA and UNDP, with support from the UK Government, held a dialogue to simplify and digitise Bangladesh’s work permit and security clearance procedures for…

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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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