UNDP Bangladesh 2023 Factsheet

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UNDP Bangladesh

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

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Press Releases
UNDP launches scholarship programme to upskill medical students with globally certified courses

UNDP Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Medical Students’ Society (BMSS), has launched the ‘Scholarship for Medical Students’ initiative under the F...

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Press Releases
Nahid seeks UNDP support for reaching ICT benefits at marginal level

UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller met with Adviser Md Nahid Islam to discuss expanding ICT access to marginalized communities in Bangladesh. Nahid emphas...

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Fouzul seeks UNDP’s cooperation for energy sector development

Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan met with UNDP’s Resident Representative Stefan Liller and his delegation to discuss potent...

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Stories
From Adversity to Empowerment, the Inspiring Journey of Sheuli Khatun

Sheuli Khatun, a single mother from Satkhira, transformed her life with support from the SWAPNO project. After receiving training in sewing, she expanded her busi...

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UNDP committed to support Bangladesh in achieving SDGs

UNDP Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to helping the country achieve its SDGs, focusing on climate action and environmental sustainability. In a meeting with ...

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Chief adviser seeks UNDP's support for reforms

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus sought the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for vital reforms in Bangladesh, focusing on the judi...

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Women Leading Coastal Resilience Against Climate Adversity

Jorina Begum, from Charfesson Upazila in Bangladesh, became a key leader in her community's cyclone preparedness after joining the Cyclone Preparedness Program in...

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UNDP and Norway to strengthen cooperation for a more peaceful, inclusive Bangladesh

On 22 August 2024, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka and UNDP extended their collaboration until 2025 to promote peace and inclusivity in Bangladesh. Their ong...

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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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