Bangladesh
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174.7 million
country population
23.6 million people
in high acute food insecurity
1 out of 4 people
live in rural areas and rely directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihood
970 300 Rohingya refugees
hosted in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char
Bangladesh is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. Despite achieving significant agricultural milestones, recurring natural hazards such as cyclones and flash floods, coupled with high inflation and reduced income opportunities are driving acute food insecurity. This situation affects millions of people who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods and hinders their recovery. Additionally, Bangladesh hosts the world’s largest refugee camp, accommodating close to 1 million Rohingya refugees who depend entirely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. Providing emergency livelihood support is key to protecting and restoring agricultural livelihoods and reducing food consumption gaps among Bangladeshi communities and Rohingya refugees.
Highlights
News
New FAO-WFP report warns of shrinking window to prevent millions more people facing acute food insecurity in 16 hotspots
12/11/2025
Conflict and violence are driving extreme hunger in six major crises
News
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report
16/05/2025
In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while...
News
A voice for Bangladeshi smallholder farmers
26/08/2024
Women and youth lead the way in Bangladesh’s agricultural transformation
Key documents
Anticipatory action: Annual report 2024
11/2025
In 2024, acute hunger affected over 295 million people globally, continuing a six-year upward trend driven by conflict, climate extremes and economic instability.
Bangladesh: Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis Joint Response Plan 2025
07/2025
Political upheaval, climate-induced disasters and high food prices are driving a worsening humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh, with nearly 16 million people facing high acute food insecurity.
Annual report 2024: Norway’s contribution to the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities
05/2025
The Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) enables the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to respond swiftly and flexibly to food and agricultural emergencies.
Multimedia
Video
COVID Response in Bangladesh – A One Health Approach
09/05/2023
In response to COVID-19 in Bangladesh, the United Nations initiated an intervention, under the leadership of the Directorate General of Health Services,...
Photo Collection
Bangladesh: Strengthening drought anticipatory action through community engagement
24/07/2025
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Video
Tackling water challenges: An integrated approach to support farmers in Southern Bangladesh
16/10/2023
The Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (SACP), funded by the Government of Bangladesh and IFAD, seeks to enhance farmer incomes and resilience...