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Bringing UNOPS' operational expertise to Bangladesh, fulfilling United Nations mandates to aid those in need and foster 'Sustainable Development'.

UNOPS is supporting the government of Bangladesh and other key development partners in achieving their goals and objectives in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2003, UNOPS has supported several national projects in capacity development and infrastructure building with a focus on procurement, human resources management, finance, and project management. Together with partners, we help build national capacities, improve the resilience of communities across the country and support the implementation of the SDGs.

04/10/2026

🌍 FROM GLOBAL COMMITMENTS TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION What a meaningful conversation at RCOY 2026! Today, the UNOPS Side Event at BRAC University brought together youth, development partners, civil society and climate practitioners to discuss how global climate commitments can translate into practical, inclusive and locally driven action in Bangladesh. The panel explored the importance of: 🌱 Strengthening meaningful youth participation in climate policy and programmes 🤝 Building stronger connections between Government, youth and development partners 🏘️ Translating global commitments into local climate solutions 💡 Supporting practical approaches to climate resilience and low carbon development The conversation reminded us that climate action is not only about global commitments. It is about how those commitments are translated into decisions, partnerships and solutions at the local level. And youth must be part of that journey — not only as voices in the conversation, but as partners in shaping and delivering climate solutions. 🌏

02/10/2026

🌍 MEET THE SPEAKERS | HAPPENING ON 4 OCTOBER

01/10/2026

🌍 HAPPENING ON 4 OCTOBER

From Global Commitments to Local Climate Action — Advancing Climate Solutions Together

The UNOPS Side Event at RCOY 2026 is happening on 4 October 2026 at BRAC University, bringing together youth, Government, development partners and climate practitioners for a conversation on turning climate commitments into meaningful local action.

🗓️ 4 October 2026
⏰ 10:15–11:15 AM
📍 BRAC University, Dhaka

🎙️ Moderator

Prodyut Paul – Project Management Support- Senior Assistant & Culture Ambassador, UNOPS Bangladesh Member, UNOPS Youth Engagement Platform (YEP) – 30 Below 30, 2026

👥 Panellists

Dr. Nurun Nahar – Additional Secretary (Development Wing), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of Bangladesh

Redita Rokib – Adviser, Development Cooperation, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dhaka

Shaikh Mohammad Alavee – Project Manager, UNOPS Bangladesh
Member, UNOPS Youth Engagement Platform (YEP) – 30 Below 30, 2025

Shah Rafayet Chowdhury – Co Founder & President, Footsteps Bangladesh
Forbes 30 Under 30

Shahrin Mannan – Consultant, Laudes Foundation

Manisha Meem Nipun – Co Founder, Pathchola Foundation
Member, UNOPS Youth Engagement Platform (YEP) – 30 Below 30, 2025

🌱 Youth voices. Government dialogue. Local climate solutions.

Join us as we explore how global climate commitments can translate into practical, inclusive and locally driven action in Bangladesh.

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24/09/2026

Building a Greener, Climate-Resilient Bangladesh
Bangladesh took another major step forward toward a low-carbon construction sector with the official national launch and formal handover of the HBRI-DESH Implementation Guidelines. Hosted by the Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works (MoHPW), this initiative was organized in collaboration with UN-Habitat, UNOPS, and UNEP, with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
This landmark event highlights significant momentum under the Transforming the Built Environment through Sustainable Materials in Bangladesh project. Moving forward from the initial development of the HBRI-DESH Sustainable Building Labelling Framework and its digital monitoring tool, DESHboard, the newly launched Implementation Guidelines establish a complete institutional, administrative, and technical roadmap to transition HBRI-DESH into a fully government-led instrument.
With 50% of Bangladesh’s population projected to live in urban areas by 2030, driving sustainable infrastructure is more critical than ever. By advancing structural governance, capacity building, and a phased rollout strategy, the HBRI-DESH framework directly accelerates progress toward SDGs 11, 12, and 13 while supporting Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for a resource-efficient future.

17/09/2026

🏥 Managing medical waste is not just about disposal, it’s about building a system that works.

What are the challenges hospitals face, and what does it take to make medical waste management safer, more efficient and sustainable?

🎥 Dr. Md. Ekramul Hasan, Director, District General Hospital, Netrokona, shares his perspective on the realities within healthcare facilities and why systemic solutions are essential.

Tomorrow, we bring the bigger picture together.

🌱 IMPACT, funded by Takeda and implemented by UNOPS, is working towards safer, more sustainable and integrated medical waste management in Bangladesh.

14/09/2026

👩‍⚕️ For nurses, medical waste management is part of the everyday reality of healthcare.

From the point of care to disposal, every step matters. But where are the challenges and what needs to change?

🎥 In the second story, hear directly from a nurse about the realities on the ground and the changes needed to make medical waste management safer and more effective.

Because better healthcare also means safer waste management. 🌱

IMPACT, funded by Takeda and implemented by UNOPS, is working towards safer, more sustainable and integrated medical waste management in Bangladesh.

13/09/2026

🩺 What happens to the waste generated while caring for a patient?

Every day, healthcare facilities generate waste, from used needles and syringes to contaminated materials, chemicals and pharmaceutical waste. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 85% of healthcare waste is generally non-hazardous, while the remaining 15% is hazardous and can be infectious, toxic or otherwise dangerous if not properly managed.

In Bangladesh, the challenge is even more pressing. Only 16% of healthcare facilities have basic waste-management services, according to the latest WHO–UNICEF data.

⚠️ Poorly managed healthcare waste can put healthcare workers, waste handlers, patients and communities at risk, while also affecting the environment.

But where are the gaps and what can be done differently?

🎥 Over the coming days, we will hear directly from doctors, nurses and hospital authorities, bringing different perspectives from the healthcare system to the conversation.

IMPACT funded by Takeda and implemented by UNOPS, is working towards safer, more sustainable and integrated medical waste management in Bangladesh.

12/09/2026

🌿 Turning Green Construction Ambitions into Action

How can Bangladesh make its built environment greener, more resilient and ready for the future?

At the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, UNOPS moderated a high-level session on Green Building & Construction Innovation, bringing together government, academia and industry to explore practical pathways for greener, lower-carbon and climate-resilient construction.

With Mr. Ahammad Sohel Monzoor, MP, Hon’ble State Minister, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, as Chief Guest, the session explored low-carbon materials, green standards, sustainable procurement, green financing and climate-resilient construction.

Representing UNOPS, Shaikh Mohammad Alavee, Project Manager, UNOPS, moderated the discussion.

Through its partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, UNOPS remains committed to supporting sustainable infrastructure and translating innovation and policy priorities into practical solutions for a greener, more resilient Bangladesh.

11/09/2026

ঝিলিক ফিরেছে, আর এবার তার স্বপ্ন আরও বড়! ✨

মনে আছে ঝিলিককে?
যে মেয়েটি বাল্যবিবাহের চাপ, সামাজিক বাধা আর ডিজিটাল হয়রানির বিরুদ্ধে দাঁড়িয়ে নিজের স্বপ্নকে আঁকড়ে ধরেছিল?

আজ সেই ঝিলিক বড় হয়েছে। কলেজে পা রেখেছে। নিজের কথা বলার সাহস এখন আরও দৃঢ়—আর সেই কণ্ঠ এখন শুধু নিজের জন্য নয়, অন্যদের হয়েও কথা বলে।

তবে নতুন জায়গা মানেই নতুন চ্যালেঞ্জ। পরিচিত গণ্ডির বাইরে এসে ঝিলিক এবার মুখোমুখি হবে আরও অনেক প্রশ্ন, বাধা ও বাস্তবতার।

তাহলে কি নিজের আত্মবিশ্বাস, পরিবার ও স্বপ্নকে সঙ্গে নিয়ে ঝিলিক পারবে নতুন দিগন্তের পথে এগিয়ে যেতে?

🎬 দেখুন “ঝিলিকের নতুন দিগন্ত” — Jhilik Series-এর দ্বিতীয় পর্ব।

কারণ নেতৃত্ব শুরু হয় নিজের কণ্ঠ খুঁজে পাওয়ার মধ্য দিয়ে। আর সেই কণ্ঠ যখন অন্যদের জন্যও কথা বলে, তখনই শুরু হয় পরিবর্তনের গল্প।

আজকের ঝিলিকরাই গড়বে আগামীর বাংলাদেশ। 💜

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