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

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Advancing SDGs with Youth for A Future-Ready Bangladesh
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From Climate Vulnerability to Resilience

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Press Releases
ERD, UNDP Sign Two Projects to Advance Economic Transformation and Governance Systems

ERD and UNDP signed two projects—TEPP Phase II and ISPAT—to strengthen trade policy, institutional capacity, and transparent governance, supporting Bangladesh’s…

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Press Releases
UNDP and Canada Partner to Strengthen Bangladesh’s Electoral Process

UNDP and Canada have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen Bangladesh’s electoral process through the BALLOT project, with Canada contributing CAD 2…

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Stories
Procurement That Builds Trust and Delivers Impact

UNDP Bangladesh views procurement as a strategic driver of sustainable development, grounded in transparency, fairness, accountability, and value for money. To…

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Youth Shaping an Inclusive Future for Bangladesh where No One Is Left Behind

Young people across Bangladesh are eager to participate in the upcoming national election, but many face administrative, economic, language, and social barriers…

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Blog
Beyond the Streets: Truth Seeking and Healing Through Documentation

Bangladesh’s 2024 student movement transformed documentation into a powerful tool for truth-seeking and accountability. Eighteen months later, the Archive and…

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UNDP Bangladesh supported ‘Archive & Resist Conclave 2026’ to advance youth dialogue on justice and healing

UNDP Bangladesh supported the Archive & Resist Conclave 2026, bringing together youth, human rights practitioners, and experts to strengthen ethical…

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News
Accelerating Digital Legal Aid in Bangladesh: Justice Within Reach for All

UNDP Bangladesh, in partnership with the European Union and NLASO, convened a two-day co-design workshop to advance digital legal aid services, bringing justice…

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Press Releases
UNDP, BSEC Join Forces to Scale Sustainable Finance

UNDP and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission have signed an MoU to strengthen Bangladesh’s sustainable finance ecosystem. The partnership will support…

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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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