UNDP is working to increase financial inclusion in rural areas to give the population a scope to alleviate themselves from poverty
From mosquito repellents in the 90s to air conditioners now, Bangladesh has come a long way to play its part in saving the environment
Mangroves help to buffer the land against storm surges, strong winds and sea level rise. They also provide a protective barrier for the community and their homes, which are often situated close to the shoreline
The Finance Minister's call for action comes in wake of decreasing foreign assistance for development and the urgent need to explore alternatives for resource mobilisation
Bangladesh was ranked among top 10 plastic polluted countries due to poor waste management. Plastic comprises 8 percent of the country's waste generated every year, weighing some 800,000 tonnes.
The burden of around 3.3 million pending cases was hampering access to justice, especially for the marginalised and poor
Depleting forest resources left them in crisis and UNDP Bangladesh is working to help them adapt alternative livelihoods
Innovation Hub – To foster private sector partnership projects
The Innovation Hub model is inspired by the Venture Capital Model: the Innovation Hub brings together Private Sector Partners and the UN as investors to develop new projects that meet corporate goals by incorporating SDGs in their core business
Bangladesh Quarterly Development Update,January- March,2018
This report is a product of the staff of the UNDP Bangladesh Country Office. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Board of the UNDP or the governments they represent.
Climate Financing For Sustainable Development
Climate Financing for Sustainable Development: Budget Report 2018-19 is the second annual climate budget report of Bangladesh. It aims to give a snapshot of the climate change relevant allocations of twenty line ministries/divisions of the country, in relation to their total budget allocation from FY2014-15 to FY2018-19.
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
Take action
Donate/Participate
Connect
Connect
Talk to us and help us advocate for change.
Work with us
Work with us
Interested in working for UNDP in Bangladesh? Check out our job opportunities in the country.
About Bangladesh
162.9 million
Population
24.3%
Poverty rate
$1271
GNI per capita
0.57
Human Dev. Index
