United Nations Country Results Report Bangladesh 2025

The Annual Results Report 2025 highlights the United Nations’ strategic support to Bangladesh during a crucial period of political transition and institutional reform. As the Interim Government advanced its agenda on governance, justice, and preparation for national elections, the UN system provided coordinated, principled support to strengthen inclusive participation and democratic processes. Priority was given to amplifying the voices of youth, women, and civil society, alongside targeted interventions in areas such as women’s political participation, media reform, and emerging governance issues, including artificial intelligence. With 24 active joint programmes and total development delivery of USD 193 million, the UN Country Team demonstrated strong system-wide coherence and a sustained commitment to delivering as one.

The report further underscores the importance of data, partnerships, and efficiency in advancing development outcomes in a constrained financing environment. UN support to national processes, such as the Voluntary National Review, alongside investments in data systems and surveys, has strengthened evidence-based policymaking and accountability. At the same time, the UN system enhanced operational efficiency, generating cost savings through common services while prioritizing high-impact interventions. Bangladesh’s continued engagement with international norms and multilateral frameworks, as well as its leadership in hosting Rohingya refugees, was supported by sustained UN collaboration and high-level partnerships. 

The report provides a forward-looking basis for policy dialogue and continued UN engagement to support Bangladesh’s transition and long-term development trajectory.

We invite you to explore the full report to learn more about how the United Nations, in close partnership with national stakeholders, continues to deliver impactful results in Bangladesh and advance a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.