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Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways

Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.

UNDP hopes for 'the best election in Bangladesh’s history'

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed hope that the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh will be the best in the country's history

The Daily Star and UNDP organise Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge 2024

The Cyber Defence Innovation Challenge (CDIC) was a multi-phase competition encouraging creative approaches to cyber safety.

The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.

UNDP organises unique cricket match promoting inclusivity for persons with disabilities

UNDP organised “Empathy on Wheels,” a unique cricket match at Dhanmondi 4 cricket ground on December 3

UNDP, UN Women, SDC sign agreement to promote inclusive and participatory democracy

This initiative is part of UNDP’s ongoing Strengthening Institutions, Policies, and Services (SIPS) program, which aims to create a more inclusive and responsive governance framework in Bangladesh.

UNDP reaffirms full support to interim government

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to support the emerging national priorities of the interim government in Bangladesh

NAP Expo 2024 / Rising to resilience: Bangladesh's journey towards sustainable climate adaptation

As Bangladesh proudly hosts the ninth global National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo this week, the world turns its gaze to a nation that not only faces formidable climate challenges but is also leading by example in climate adaptation.

UNDP launches "Sign Language E-Dictionary" on International Mother Language Day

This initiative underscores UNDP's ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and accessibility in all facets. 

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

Over 99 percent of Bangladeshis hold at least one bias against women

What are the costs and consequences of such biases?

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

‘Bornomala’: A visual lesson on Bengali language

There are numerous indigenous languages at the risk of becoming extinct. ‘“Bornomala” was conceived with the aim to preserve all these languages and capture their beauty in the form of art. 

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

The Daily Star and UNDP jointly organised Nirbhoya for the third time to recognise six exemplary women

Women who remarkably contributed to the digital space despite societal obstacles.

October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022

Serious debt crisis unfolding across developing countries – UNDP

The United Nations' Development Programme (UNDP) joined on Tuesday the chorus of institutions and charities warning that a serious debt crisis is now taking hold in the poorest parts of the world.

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

UNDP and ICT Division to launch cybersecurity awareness campaign

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh recently reached an agreement to launch a cybersecurity campaign for the youth and children in selected Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020

UNDP, with Australian support, provides PPE to city corporation waste cleaners

UNDP, with support from Australia, provides 5,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for urban waste cleaning workers of Dhaka North and South City, Chattogram and Narayangaj city corporations.

July 7, 2019
July 7, 2019

$33m project launched for people vulnerable to climate impacts

The government and UNDP jointly launch a project of $33 million that will benefit almost 7 lakh people, mostly women and adolescent girls, in climate vulnerable districts of Satkhira and Khulna.

May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019

Rohingya Return: UNHCR, UNDP extend deal with Myanmar

The UN Refugee Agency and the UNDP yesterday signed an extension of an MoU with Myanmar for one year. The deal is aimed at creating conducive conditions for voluntary and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas from Bangladesh.

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

UN wants tangible progress to improve conditions in Rakhine

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, and UNDP, the UN's development agency, urges Myanmar authorities to make tangible progress to improve conditions in Rakhine State.

August 5, 2017
August 5, 2017

Save hills, save lives

Unplanned settlement, deforestation, lack of guidelines for constructions in the hill region, development interventions, and heavy