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UNDP Bangladesh

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

Justice in the Tea Gardens: Hoping for a better future
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Artivism For Peace

Community Storytelling: New Way of Advocacy in the Coastal Area
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From Climate Vulnerability to Resilience

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Stories
UNDP Bangladesh reinforces its commitment to ethics to build trust through integrity

UNDP Bangladesh organized ethics sessions in April 2026 to strengthen integrity, accountability and a culture of speaking up across the country office.

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Press Releases
Attorney General’s Office and UNDP Launch Second Batch of AGO Internship Programme

Bangladesh’s Attorney General’s Office, with UNDP and Sweden’s support, launched the second batch of its internship programme, giving law graduates hands‑on…

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Bangladesh Public Service Commission Unveils One-Year Reform Report

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) launched its reform report, From Gridlock to Governance Renewal, showcasing major achievements in civil service…

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Youth-Led Civic Tech Innovation Expo Showcases Digital Governance Solutions in Bangladesh

The Civic Tech Innovation Expo 2026, organized by United Nations Development Programme and the Information and Communication Technology Division, showcased youth…

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For a Stronger Democracy, Bangladesh Must Empower Women in Politics

UNDP and Bangladesh’s Election Commission highlighted the urgent need to increase women’s political leadership. Despite a 33% target, representation remains low…

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Press Releases
Strengthening NGO Governance Through Digital Innovation and AI

An orientation workshop on the NGOAB Online Solution and Artificial Intelligence brought together government, development partners and NGO representatives in…

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Bringing Nutrition and Hygiene Within Reach for Mothers and Girls in Urban Communities

The LSUPCB project is supporting mothers and adolescent girls in vulnerable urban communities across Bangladesh through nutrition awareness sessions, food…

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Post-Eid Cleanup Drive Highlights Plastic Pollution Crisis in Cox’s Bazar

Following the Eid holidays, UNDP Bangladesh and partners launched a three-day beach clean-up and awareness campaign in Cox’s Bazar to tackle rising plastic…

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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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