Bangladesh

Bangladesh flag

Hyalo / Hello from Bangladesh

Language: Bengali

Bangladesh has lush green landscapes and a culture rooted in religion. It also is a country where many people have limited access to education and food. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope.

Bangladesh Stats

POPULATION: 169,356,251
91.1% Muslim
7.9% Hindu

54,104
CHILDREN SERVED

188
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

19
YEARS SERVING

Young boys laugh while jumping in water

Young boys laugh while jumping in water.

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A girl smiles while sitting on the floor of her child development center

A girl smiles while sitting on the floor of her child development center.

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A group of children stand up and smile as they participate in the classroom

A group of children stand up and smile as they participate in the classroom.

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An older sister helps her siblings do their homework

An older sister helps her siblings do their homework.

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A young girl wearing a colorful dress pumps water from a well

A young girl wearing a colorful dress pumps water from a well.

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A young boy carries his brother on his back

A young boy carries his brother on his back.

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Two young girls sit on the ground next to their mother

Two young girls sit on the ground next to their mother.

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A group of children smile for the camera

A group of children smile for the camera.

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A girl smiles while standing outside her child development center

A girl smiles while standing outside her child development center.

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A group of children play a traditional game outside their child development center

A group of children play a traditional game outside their child development center.

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5 FACTS ABOUT BANGLADESH

  1. Bangladesh is one the world's Top 10 most populous countries.
  2. The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world.
  3. Bangladesh is a major exporter in the textile and garment industry.
  4. It is situated in the largest river delta formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.
  5. It is highly vulnerable to climate change and actively works on adaptation and mitigation efforts.

How Poverty Impacts Children

Issue: A child who experiences poverty is more than 3x as likely to experience multigenerational poverty as an adult (Melbourne Institute).

Response: By providing access to education, health care and basic necessities, child sponsorship acts as a catalyst for lasting change for children in Bangladesh. Children sponsored through Compassion are surrounded by safe adults who know them individually, live in the love of Jesus and offer the specific support they need as they journey out of poverty. Sponsor a child today to help break the cycle of poverty!

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Prayer Point: Pray for children suffering from malnutrition, that they will receive medical and nutritional support to prevent long-term damage to their health.

Boys sitting and eating a nutritional meal
Beneficiaries receive nutritional support at their centers.
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Visit the Compassion blog to learn more about our work in Bangladesh.

Did You Know?

Bangladesh is home to many of the world’s most interesting cats, including leopards, fishing cats and the Royal Bengal tiger.

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Life in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Fast Facts

Official Name: People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Form of Government: Parliamentary republic

Capital: Dhaka

Population: 162,650,853

Official Languages: Bangla (also known as Bengali)

Currency: Bangladeshi taka

Area: 57,320 square miles (148,460 square kilometers)

Compassion has been working in Bangladesh through its local development partner since 2004. These Bangladesh facts and statistics provide a good picture of the reality of poverty and how child sponsorship through Compassion is making a difference.

Poverty is a problem in the country of Bangladesh but with your support, Compassion is working to change this. The Bangladesh facts tell a difficult story, but Compassion is bringing hope in the midst of the difficulties. Our programs are changing the statistics one child at a time.

Don't let the hopelessness of poverty overwhelm you. Sponsor a child in Bangladesh!