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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
From Printing Shop Helper to Entrepreneur

Md. Hasan, a 20-year-old from Chattogram, is using new digital skills to build a pathway towards employment and entrepreneurship. Through computer literacy…

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Press Releases
Speakers Call for Stronger Action on Information Integrity

UNDP convened a high-level dialogue in Dhaka bringing together government, media, technology platforms, civil society and development partners to strengthen…

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Press Releases
Digital Legal Aid Services to Improve Access to Justice

Bangladesh is advancing digital legal aid services to make justice more accessible and efficient, particularly for underserved communities. Through the ADLASB…

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Stories
Threading a New Future

Saleha Begum, a 43-year-old woman from Khulna, is building a path towards financial independence after completing tailoring and sewing training under the UNDP…

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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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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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