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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
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Artivism For Peace

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
National Action Plan to Accelerate Youth Entrepreneurship Launched in Dhaka

The Government of Bangladesh, with support from UNDP and Plan International Bangladesh, launched the National Action Plan to operationalise the Youth…

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Stories
Cultivating Resilience: How Khadija Aktar Adapted to a Changing Climate

Khadija Aktar from coastal Bagerhat transformed her struggle against poverty and climate challenges into a resilient livelihood through the SWAPNO Project. With…

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Stories
Reimagining Communication Beyond Visibility at UNDP Bangladesh

The UNDP Bangladesh Strategic Communications Workshop on 8 June 2026 emphasized using communication as a strategic tool from project design to post-project…

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Press Releases
Strengthening Commercial Justice for a Better Business Climate

UNDP and BIAC organized a seminar in Dhaka highlighting the importance of strengthening Bangladesh’s commercial justice system to improve the business climate…

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Press Releases
Speakers Call for Stronger Responsible Business Practices to Boost Trade Competitiveness

The Ministry of Commerce and UNDP organized a national dialogue on Responsible Business Conduct to help Bangladesh strengthen trade competitiveness, resilient…

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Press Releases
Bangladesh Government and UNDP Launch Initiative to Accelerate Low-Carbon Urban Development

The Government of Bangladesh, through SREDA and with support from UNDP and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), launched the five-year ‘Promoting Energy…

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Stories
The First Medical Waste Training After 33 Years

After working for 33 years without formal training, hospital cleaner Bilkis Begum is finally learning how to safely manage infectious medical waste at Langadu…

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Press Releases
UNDP and DU Launch International Certification in Inclusive Insurance

UNDP Bangladesh and the University of Dhaka jointly launched the International Certification in Inclusive Insurance to strengthen Bangladesh’s insurance…

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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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