WFP Office in Bangladesh:
Tel: +880 2 8116344
+880 2 8116348
Fax: +880 2 8113147
WFP in Bangladesh
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Last Update 09-03-2010
JAPANESE DONATION TO HELP BANGLADESH’S POOREST PREPARE FOR NATURAL DISASTERS . Photo: WFP/Akhter-uz-zaman

WFP Bangladesh


WFP started its operation in Bangladesh in 1974.

WFP aims to support the Government of Bangladesh in achieving the Millennium Development Goals by improving the food security of ultra-poor households, their nutritional well-being and their livelihoods.

WFP has been at the forefront of responding to malnutrition and food insecurity, helping communities reduce the risks associated with climate change, in particular floods and cyclones.....more


MAPS Ongoing activitiesNews Update

Cyclone Aila - Areas Affected with Surface Water.. Download map

Poverty Maps.. click

Cyclone Sidr-Maps

Food Distribution Map (16 Nov 07-6 Jan 08)

Food Distribution Plan Map (Dec 07- Feb 08)

Round: 3 2 1


Location of UN assessment team

WFP's Food Assistance Location

Agencies involved in emergency operations

Operational Map

Total/Affected Population

BOWLING OUT HUNGER – ENGLAND CRICKET STARS TAKE ON SCHOOL CHILDREN IN DHAKA SLUMS...Read more

WFP AMBASSADOR AGAINST HUNGER DISTRIBUTES CHINA'S FOOD AID IN BANGLADESH...Read more

ECHO Head Lauds WFP’s Role in Assisting People Affected By Rodent Crisis in CHT...Read more

Australia provides A $2.0 M to WFP for food security....Read more

EU Food Facility Grant to Boost Landless Farmers’ Productivity in Bangladesh....Read more

Japan gives US $9.1 million for vulnerable people.... Read more

Japan Donates Food Aid worth Tk 61 crore to WFP in Bangladesh

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Results of Laboratory Tests on WFP Biscuits
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WFP Investigates School Children’s Sickness in the Khagrachari District
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20-million euro grant from European Union (EU) for marginal and landless farmers.
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Australia Provides A$1.6 M to WFP for Response to Food Price Inflation
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ECHO Head Visits WFP Relief Food Distribution in CHT
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Food aid for 1.20 lakh CHT people
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WFP PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2009 (Re-advertisement)....more

KFC and Pizza Hut inaugurate World Hunger Relief Campaign with WFP... Read more

Walk the World 2009...click Facebook campaign

The updated poverty maps to help targeted policy intervention for poverty reduction

Child malnutrition and household food insecurity remain major concerns for Bangladesh

Funding needs
Emergency safety net for vulnerable groups affected by high food prices and natural disasters

World Hunger Relief Campaign.. more

Micronutrient Powder (MNP).. more

WFP Media Award 2008.. more



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