Author name: UnitedNations

In 2021, UN Women and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics- the country’s National Statistics Office- conducted Bangladesh’s first comprehensive time-use survey. The findings revealed a stark reality: women spend seven times as much time on unpaid domestic and care work as men. The backbone of families, communities, and the economy, such work is largely unrecognized, undervalued, and unremunerated. Unpaid domestic and care work also remains excluded from economic statistics and policy discourses. Valuing the time spent on these unpaid activities is a standard outcome of time-use surveys- and the economic valuation of unpaid domestic and care work-is typically achieved by developing a satellite account for unpaid household work. This report shines a light on the economy’s invisible dimension- unpaid domestic and care work- and helps make women’s contributions more visible by assigning a monetary value to this labour. The report was prepared by UN Women and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, with technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank as part of Women Count, UN Women’s global gender data programme.

In 2024, Bangladesh experienced a major political transition alongside the continued impact of natural disasters and climate change-testing the nation’s resilience, unity, and institutions. During this challenging year, the United Nations stood firmly beside the people of Bangladesh, working to uphold inclusive governance, safeguard democratic space, and advance the Sustainable Development Goals for all-including the over one million Rohingya refugees generously hosted in the country.   This Results Report reflects the breadth and depth of that partnership. It captures the impact of over 170 development and humanitarian interventions, alongside the UN’s continued engagement in the Rohingya humanitarian response, supporting more than one million refugees and host communities. Together with national and local partners, we delivered tangible results across areas such as gender equality, social protection, climate resilience, and economic empowerment.   We invite you to explore the full report to learn how the UN, in close collaboration with national partners, continues to deliver meaningful results-contributing to a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.

The Inter-Agency PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Network in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK (FCDO), and with the support of all members, is pleased to announce the release of the Bangladesh PSEA Inter-Agency Risk Assessment Report 2025. The report presents the findings of a nationwide assessment conducted between January and April 2025, covering seven divisions within Bangladesh and the Rohingya refugee response in Cox’s Bazar. It reflects the voices of over 300 stakeholders, including community members, government officials, UN agencies, humanitarian actors, and PSEA focal points. The assessment identifies key risk factors contributing to SEA in both humanitarian and development contexts, including climate vulnerability, gaps in legal frameworks, and limited access to survivor-centered services. It also highlights the urgent need for coordinated action, improved accountability, and strengthened capacity across all sectors. Key recommendations include: Enhancing legal protections and survivor-centered reporting mechanisms. Strengthening the capacity of PSEA focal points and frontline responders. Mainstreaming PSEA across clusters, sectors, and implementing partners. Investing in community awareness and harmonized complaint systems. The report serves as a critical tool for guiding policy, programming, and advocacy efforts to ensure that all individuals, especially the most vulnerable, are protected from sexual exploitation and abuse.