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A sudden cyclone hit the Bay of Bengal on 18 September 2015. The situation was desperate. 67 fishermen were missing and 10 hilsa gillnet fishing boats had been lost. Read how the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Bangladesh, WorldFish and USAID worked together to save the lives of fishermen who are at risk due to extreme storms that are becoming more frequent and intense due to global climate change.
The Inclusive Growth Study for Bangladesh provides analysis of the developments that have taken place for economic growth and poverty reduction over the past decade. By applying conventional growth diagnostic techniques, the paper identifies the main obstacles faced by investors that affect growth and inclusive growth in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh country profile summarizes USAID's development assistance programs throughout the country. Bangladesh is committed to becoming a middle-income country by 2021, its 50th year of independence. USAID assistance supports this goal by promoting democratic institutions and practices, economic opportunity, effective health and education services, food security, responsiveness to climate change, and preparedness and response to natural disasters.
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Last updated: May 02, 2022
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