Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and has made notable economic progress over recent decades, reaching lower-middle-income status in 2015. Despite this progress, the country continues to face a complex humanitarian situation shaped by persistent poverty, inequality, climate vulnerability, and large-scale displacement.
Today, millions of people in Bangladesh remain in vulnerable conditions. While poverty rates have declined overall, significant disparities persist, and many communities continue to experience limited access to basic services, particularly in rural and disaster-prone areas.
Bangladesh is highly exposed to the impacts of climate change. Frequent cyclones, flooding, landslides, and river erosion regularly cause widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Large portions of the country are submerged each year during the monsoon season, leading to repeated displacement and loss of income. These climate-related shocks disproportionately affect the most at-risk populations, including people with disabilities, who often face additional barriers in accessing assistance.
One of the most significant humanitarian challenges remains the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis. Bangladesh hosts over one million Rohingya refugees who fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, the majority of whom live in camps in Cox’s Bazar. Protection risks remain high, particularly for women, children, and persons with disabilities.
- Population: 175.42 million
- HDI: 0,685 (2023)
- GDP: USD 510.71 billion
- GDP per capita: USD 2,910
