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UNDP Bangladesh

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

SHE BUILDS HER FUTURE
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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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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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Press Releases
Justice Reform Gains Momentum with the Establishment of Commercial Courts

Bangladesh’s justice reform agenda gained new momentum as UNDP and the Supreme Court convened a high-level seminar in Chattogram to advance the…

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Press Releases
UNDP and Australia to support Judicial Reform in Bangladesh

UNDP and the Government of Australia endorsed their continued collaboration to support Bangladesh’s judicial reform agenda. The partnership aims to strengthen…

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Press Releases
Bangladesh Calls for Stronger Action on Disability Inclusion

Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion at the National Observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 in…

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Stories
Learning the Courtroom: Young Law Graduates Step Into Justice

Twenty-five young law graduates gained firsthand exposure to Bangladesh’s justice system through the AGO–UNDP Internship Programme. From observing courtroom…

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Press Releases
UNDP and Attorney General’s Office Sign MoU to Continue Collaboration

UNDP and the Attorney General’s Office have signed an MoU to continue collaboration on justice and rule of law reforms, including the Legal Internship Programme…

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Press Releases
Bangladesh Takes First Steps Toward Developing a Climate Finance Strategy Following COP30

Bangladesh has officially begun developing its first National Climate Finance Strategy, launching the process with a high-level consultation led by the Finance…

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Press Releases
Electoral Materials Handed Over to BEC with Support from Japan

Bangladesh Election Commission (BEC) received essential electoral materials today with support from the Government of Japan through UNDP Bangladesh under the…

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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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