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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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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

Press Releases
New Foreign Donation Rules Empower Bangladesh’s NGOs

A dissemination workshop in Dhaka brought together government, UNDP, development partners, and civil society to discuss the Revised Foreign Donation Regulation…

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Stories
Redefining Roles as Women Challenge Gender Norms in the Footwear Industry

Shilpi Rani Das, a SWAPNO project participant from Cumilla, is gaining skills in shoe repairing and manufacturing, a non traditional trade, to build a…

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From Policy to Practice: How Local Plans Are Building Climate Resilience in Bangladesh

Local consultations under the LoGIC and IBFCR II projects brought together government officials, development partners, and community representatives to…

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News
Inclusive Cricket Match Advances Disability Rights and Civic Awareness

An inclusive cricket match for persons with visual impairments was held in Dhaka during Disability Rights Week 2025, using sport to promote inclusion, leadership…

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Stories
A Growing Movement in the Hill Tracts Against Digital Gender-Based Violence

During the 16 Days of Activism, the ERRD-CHT Project is raising awareness on digital gender-based violence across the Chittagong Hill Tracts, reaching women,…

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Stories
Stronger Together: Coastal Communities Rethink Gender Roles During 16 Days of Activism

During the 16 Days of Activism, UNDP Bangladesh’s GCA Project used Interactive Popular Theatre in Satkhira to spark dialogue on gender roles in climate…

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News
UNDP Bangladesh Recognised Journalists’ Contributions to Judicial Independence

UNDP Bangladesh and NIMC honoured ten journalists for outstanding reporting on judicial independence at the Media Award on Judicial Independence 2025. Held on…

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Press Releases
Advancing a New Climate Finance Strategy

Bangladesh convened a high-level consultation on 10 December 2025 to shape its new Climate Finance Strategy. Government, UNDP, AFD, and development partners…

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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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