COUNTRIES
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, east of India on the Bay of Bengal, is a South Asian country of lush greenery and many waterways. Three of Asia’s largest rivers, the Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, flow through Bangladesh and form the fertile Bengal delta – the largest delta in the world. With rich biodiversity, Bangladesh is home to 700 rivers, most of the world’s largest mangrove forests and a 370-mile coastline with one of the world’s longest beaches. Bangladesh is also one of the most densely populated countries in the world, ranking alongside South Korea and Monaco.
COUNTRY FACTS:
- Capital: Dhaka
- Population: 167 million
- Language: Bengali
- Exports: Jute, woven garments, knitwear, seafood and leather
Our History in Bangladesh
In 1972, Food for the Hungry (FH) began working in Bangladesh by distributing rice to the poor. Since then, FH has focused efforts on community development including livelihoods, micro-lending, health, education and disaster response resilience. Over the last 40 years, FH has partnered with Bangladeshi leaders and impoverished communities to create better living conditions.
Stories From Bangladesh
GRATEFUL YOUNG HEARTS
See what children are thankful for! Sometimes the most powerful lessons in gratitude come from children. Because in a world of wants, kids can remind us of what we really need. Renata, 9, (above) from the Dominican Republic, shares what really matters to her: “My little brother is the person
Miraculous Life-change Happening in Bangladesh, One Family at a Time
Momtaz and her family were used to life being a struggle. The Bangladeshi family dealt with unpredictable income, limited access to clean water and sanitary toilets. They lived in constant fear of not being able to afford basic needs — like healthcare, education, and food. But that changed when their community