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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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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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Stories
A Growing Movement in the Hill Tracts Against Digital Gender-Based Violence

During the 16 Days of Activism, the ERRD-CHT Project is raising awareness on digital gender-based violence across the Chittagong Hill Tracts, reaching women,…

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Stories
Stronger Together: Coastal Communities Rethink Gender Roles During 16 Days of Activism

During the 16 Days of Activism, UNDP Bangladesh’s GCA Project used Interactive Popular Theatre in Satkhira to spark dialogue on gender roles in climate…

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News
UNDP Bangladesh Recognised Journalists’ Contributions to Judicial Independence

UNDP Bangladesh and NIMC honoured ten journalists for outstanding reporting on judicial independence at the Media Award on Judicial Independence 2025. Held on…

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Press Releases
Advancing a New Climate Finance Strategy

Bangladesh convened a high-level consultation on 10 December 2025 to shape its new Climate Finance Strategy. Government, UNDP, AFD, and development partners…

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Press Releases
Call for Stronger Justice and Rights Protections on Human Rights Day

Bangladesh observed Human Rights Day 2025 with a national dialogue led by LPAD and UNDP, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland. The event highlighted progress…

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Press Releases
Japan and UNDP Inaugurate Expanded Landfill in Rohingya Camps

Japan and UNDP, in partnership with the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC), inaugurated an expanded sanitary landfill at Camp 20 Extension in…

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Press Releases
690 Climate-Resilient Low-Cost Housing Units Launched in Four Cities

Bangladesh inaugurated 690 climate-resilient, low-cost housing units across Chandpur, Kushtia, Noakhali and Gopalganj under the LIUPCP project, implemented by…

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Press Releases
Call for Accelerated Implementation of NHRC Ordinance 2025

UNDP Bangladesh and the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division convened a regional dialogue in Chattogram to accelerate the implementation of the NHRC…

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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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