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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

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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UNDP and City Bank Partner to Advance Green Bond Championing Climate Finance

UNDP Bangladesh and City Bank PLC have signed an MoU to advance climate finance in Bangladesh by supporting the country’s emerging thematic bond market. Through…

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Press Releases
UNDP, The Coca-Cola Foundation and Local Authorities Launch Post-Eid Coastal Clean-Up Awareness Campaign in Cox’s Bazar

UNDP Bangladesh, with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and in collaboration with local authorities, is launching a three-day post-Eid coastal clean-up…

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UNDP and Norway Sign Agreement to Advance Judicial Independence in Bangladesh

UNDP and Norway have signed a new agreement to support justice sector reforms in Bangladesh. The initiative will help strengthen judicial independence,…

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Stories
Health Camps for Women Waste Workers: Celebrating International Women’s Day in Chattogram

On 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised four health camps across Chattogram City Corporation for…

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Roots of Resilience: Preparing for Landslides through Nature-Based Solutions in Cox’s Bazar

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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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