Bangladesh

Projects

Making Markets Work for the Jamuna, Padma and Teesta Chars (M4C)

To reduce vulnerability and increase wellbeing of vulnerable and marginalised char dwellers living in the northern char region of Bangladesh. Chars are riverine land, susceptible to erosion and soil deposition, which remain disconnected from mainland either seasonally or throughout the year. Due to this unique geographical positioning,...

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Initiative to Stimulate Private Investment for Resource Efficiency (InSPIRE)

The InSPIRE project empowers small and medium RMG factories in Bangladesh to adopt renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions for sustainable, competitive, and inclusive sector that secures decent jobs and fosters gender equity advance compliance with global ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) standards.

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Promoting Green Growth in the Ready-Made Garments Sector Through Skills (PROGRESS)

The project seeks to promote a sustainable and inclusive RMG sector that prioritises secure and decent employment (60% women) while adhering to global standards in technology and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance.

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High-quality healthcare services in rural areas

Achieving Sustainability Towards Healthcare Access (ASTHA) aims at contributing to the development and expansion of sustainable and high-quality healthcare at the community level by training young adults (50% women) from seven rural districts as skilled health workers. The ASTHA-project will improve the health and living conditions of the local...

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Improved Climate Resilient Public Service Delivery through Local Government Institutions in Water and Solid Waste Management (GO4IMPact)

The GO4IMPact programme will help to make public service delivery in Bangladesh's Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and Solid Waste Management (SWM) sectors more democratic and climate-resilient.

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Country Director

Helal Hussain

Swisscontact in Bangladesh

As Swisscontact marks 25 years of impact in Bangladesh, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued partners and collaborators. Through our partnership with the Government, private sector, and communities, we have implemented projects across key sectors including agriculture, ready-made garments, light engineering, health, water and sanitation, financial inclusion, and microinsurance.

Our work has empowered farmers, women, and youth, fostering entrepreneurship, decent work, and climate resilience. These achievements reflect our partners’ unwavering commitment. Moving forward, we aim to deepen our collaborations to accelerate growth and tackle emerging challenges. Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey! We look forward to even stronger alliances with you to address Bangladesh’s evolving development needs, and as always, build a future that is inclusive and leaves no one behind.

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Katalyst

Improving Business, Improving Lives.

Between 2000 and 2017, Katalyst has benefitted 4.69 million SMEs and farmers with an income increase in USD 689 million. It is the largest market development project in South Asia.

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