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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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From Climate Vulnerability to Resilience

News
AI Training Aims to Strengthen Trade Policy Analysis in Bangladesh

UNDP and the Ministry of Commerce, with support from the UK Government, launched a five-day training to strengthen officials’ practical skills in artificial…

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Press Releases
Speakers Call for Action to Implement National Urban Policy 2025

The National Dissemination Workshop on National Urban Policy 2025 called for coordinated action to translate the policy into practical results. Government,…

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Stories
Different Contexts, One Shared Dream: Equal Rights for All

Ahead of International Youth Day 2026, students from the University of Dhaka joined UNDP Bangladesh to share their aspirations for a more equal and inclusive…

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Stories
UNDP Launches a Monthly Programme “Youth Talk” to Connect Young Voices

UNDP Bangladesh launched Youth Talk, a monthly platform for university students to share ideas, connect across movements and explore collective action. The first…

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Stories
A Healthier Start for Every Child

Through UNDP’s LSUPCB Project, vulnerable pregnant and lactating mothers in low-income urban communities are receiving nutrition education, counselling and…

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News
Building the Skills to Make Insurance Accessible to Underprivileged

UNDP Bangladesh and the University of Dhaka introduced Bangladesh’s first structured certification programme on inclusive insurance, training 10 National…

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Stories
From a Domestic Worker to a Local Entrepreneur

Afroza Khatun transformed her life from domestic work to entrepreneurship through the SWAPNO project. With skills training, savings and start-up support, she…

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Press Releases
More than 10,000 women empowered to build sustainable livelihoods

Through SWAPNO-II, more than 10,000 ultra-poor and climate-vulnerable women across 12 districts received livelihood, skills and economic support to build…

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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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