The Sustainable Development Goals: Bangladesh Progress Report 2024, prepared under the Social Protection Policy Support (SPPS) Programme of UNDP Bangladesh, presents a comprehensive assessment of Bangladesh’s progress towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report examines national achievements, existing challenges, policy interventions, and strategic priorities across key development sectors, including poverty reduction, food security, healthcare, education, gender equality, social protection, economic growth, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, governance, and institutional development. It highlights notable progress in reducing poverty, improving educational opportunities, advancing gender equality, and expanding access to electricity. According to the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2022, the national poverty rate declined from 24.3% in 2016 to 18.7% in 2022, while extreme poverty decreased from 12.9% to 5.6% during the same period.
The report further identifies improvements in maternal and child health, access to safe drinking water and sanitation, rural connectivity, and disaster risk reduction. However, substantial challenges remain in ensuring universal healthcare, quality employment, equitable income distribution, sustainable urbanization, renewable energy development, climate resilience, and effective governance. Particular emphasis is placed on addressing regional disparities, strengthening social protection systems, improving public service delivery, promoting decent employment, and ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized populations. The report also assesses progress in localizing the SDGs through national priority indicators and identifies opportunities for strengthening institutional coordination, data-driven monitoring, resource mobilization, and partnerships. Overall, the report provides evidence-based findings and policy recommendations to accelerate SDG implementation, strengthen inclusive and sustainable development, and advance Bangladesh’s commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda while ensuring that no one is left behind.
