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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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AI Fun Fest at UNDP Bangladesh: Shaping the Future, One Innovation at a Time

The AI Fun Fest at UNDP Bangladesh showcased the transformative power of AI through interactive exhibitions, demos, and panel discussions. With the theme …

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Press Releases
Women-Led NGOs Urge Gender Integration and Enhanced Service Delivery

At a UNDP-organized policy dialogue, women-led NGOs urged for simplified NGOAB processes, digitalization, and decentralized services to enhance gender…

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Bangladesh Bank and UNDP Partner for Climate-Resilient Financing

Bangladesh Bank and UNDP have signed an MoU to strengthen climate-resilient financing, aiming to mitigate economic losses from climate-induced disasters. The…

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Stories
Kabita's Quest to Elevate Her Village

Kabita Banerjee from Khulna transformed her life through climate-adaptive skills learned from the LoGIC project. She built successful businesses and now mentors…

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Stories
Empowering Persons with Disabilities Leaving No One Behind

This is the story of a young woman from Bangladesh who overcame disability and poverty to become a successful digital entrepreneur, thanks to her determination…

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Press Releases
Economic opportunities for women through south-south cooperation

The press release marks the conclusion of the China-UNDP South-South Cooperation Project, empowering 1,425 individuals, including 1,400 women, across Bangladesh…

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Press Releases
UNDP, UN Women, SDC to Promote Inclusive and Participatory Democracy

On 1 December 2024, UNDP, UN Women, and SDC launched the DRIP project to empower women, youth, and marginalized groups in Bangladesh's political processes. The…

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Decentralization and Empowerment of Local Governments in Bangladesh: A Pathway to Sustainable Development

This blog explores the critical role of decentralization in empowering local governments for sustainable development in Bangladesh. Highlighting insights from a…

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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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