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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.
18 February 2025, 11:02 AM
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
11 February 2025, 08:11 AM
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.
12 December 2024, 05:38 AM
The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace
The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.
12 December 2024, 05:23 AM
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
4 December 2024, 08:34 AM
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.
1 December 2024, 13:10 PM
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
18 August 2024, 06:36 AM
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.
21 April 2024, 17:47 PM
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.
21 February 2024, 02:50 AM
New directions for human development in Bangladesh
With Asia emerging as a dominant economic force, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
15 December 2023, 14:00 PM
Over 99 percent of Bangladeshis hold at least one bias against women
What are the costs and consequences of such biases?
19 September 2023, 03:00 AM
‘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.
13 May 2023, 11:02 AM
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.
6 March 2023, 10:57 AM
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.
11 October 2022, 13:23 PM
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).
2 May 2022, 10:50 AM
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.
29 April 2020, 13:34 PM
$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.
7 July 2019, 14:58 PM
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.
28 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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.
8 August 2018, 10:58 AM
Save hills, save lives
Unplanned settlement, deforestation, lack of guidelines for constructions in the hill region, development interventions, and heavy
4 August 2017, 18:00 PM