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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The biggest issue currently facing UNICEF in Bangladesh is the urgent need to restore and stabilize routine immunization coverage and health system resilience following a significant measles outbreak and documented vaccine procurement delays.
UNICEF and partners continued an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign for 1.2 million children.
UNICEF Representative Rana Flowers issued a statement emphasizing the importance of the nationwide vaccination campaign.
UNICEF announced the first-ever certification for volunteer teachers in Rohingya refugee camps.
UNICEF published research findings aimed at strengthening education reform in Bangladesh.
UNICEF held a press conference detailing repeated warnings to the government regarding measles vaccine shortages.
UNICEF first opened an office in Dhaka in 1950 (a field office in Bangkok covering then East Pakistan was established 1949). No verifiable single USD portfolio/disbursement figure confirmed from an official report; left null.
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UNICEF Representative Rana Flowers condemned the rise in violence against children and called for stronger protection systems.
The government approved the procurement of vaccines worth Tk 412.71 crore through UNICEF for the Expanded Programme on Immunisation.
UNICEF organized a validation workshop on the Bangladesh Education Sector Analysis 2026.
Australia announced a USD 11.4 million contribution to support UNICEF’s work for Rohingya children and host communities.
The National Vitamin 'A' Plus Campaign was launched nationwide in association with the Ministry of Health and UNICEF.