Bangladesh

FHI 360 has worked in Bangladesh for more than 45 years. Since 1976, we have taken a comprehensive approach to the country’s challenges, using data-driven insights to implement more than 30 projects that have improved the adoption of health and nutrition behaviors, enhanced service quality and access, and supported improvements in human rights and social accountability.

We have partnered with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National AIDS/STD Program to confront the HIV epidemic, worked closely with National Nutrition Services to improve infant and young child feeding practices, and collaborated with the National Tuberculosis (TB) Program to help end tuberculosis.

More recently, FHI 360 has taken on a wider range of development challenges. Our experts provide technical assistance to respond to emerging diseases, develop and oversee the implementation of hospital accreditation standards, and improve water and sanitation.

FHI 360 has also helped Bangladesh move toward more inclusive economic participation by leveraging the popularity of smart devices to digitize payments and financial services for vulnerable populations, particularly people working in the sectors of agriculture, health and ready-made garments. Our work has led to the introduction of two digital microcredit products for smallholder farmers. The products are the first of their kind in Bangladesh.