Informes

WFP has made considerable investments in attracting experts to identify and deploy cutting-edge technologies in Bangladesh. All WFP cash-based transfers in the country are digitalized and, since April 2021, every refugee in Cox’s Bazar has received…

In addition to its partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh, WFP maintains important links with UN agencies, NGOs, private sector partners and academic institutions to assist the country in reaching its long-term development aims and supporting…

WFP maintains partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh at all levels—from the sub-national and national—to support the country in reaching its long-term development objectives and assist in the Rohingya humanitarian response. WFP strives to strengthen local capacities…

As Bangladesh is prone to multiple emergencies throughout the year, the Government of Bangladesh has recognized the need for emergency preparedness and developing in-country disaster management capacity. The WFP Bangladesh EPR unit aims to strengthen the capacity…

The COVID-19 lockdowns in Bangladesh caused severe price hikes and income loss, leaving slums dwellers even worse off than people living in villages. To support the Government’s pandemic response, WFP launched an urban food assistance pilot…

Low dietary diversity and intake of nutrientrich foods remain a challenge in Bangladesh; and micronutrient deficiencies in vitamins A, B1 and B12, iron, zinc and folic acid are widespread, especially among the poor. Rice fortification offers…

Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to climate shocks threatening food security to the most vulnerable. Through innovative measures like anticipatory actions, WFP is demonstrating and gaining knowledge on alternative options to help the government improve its disaster…

Good nutrition and healthy diets are key to live healthy and productive lives and maximize the potential to boost a country’s economy. WFP concentrates on providing nutrition assistance to the most at-risk, nutritionally vulnerable populations, such…

In line with international humanitarian standards, WFP ensures all Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh receive a minimum 2,100 kCal of healthy, nutritious food per person per day. COX’S BAZAR WFP delivers monthly food assistance to some 909,000 refugees in…

Bangladesh and Myanmar are planning a pilot project to repatriate more than 1,000 Rohingya refugees. In May, Bangladesh camp officials led a group of 20 Rohingya refugees on a visit to Rakhine State in Myanmar. Refugees…