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Partnering to Improve Women’s Lives in Bangladesh

Posted by  on Tuesday, March 7th 2017     
Sukuri waits for fistula surgery at Kumundi Hopital in March, 2014. Locked in a cycle of her husband leaving her to remarry and then returning to her, she hopes for the repair of her fistula and a united family. / Amy Fowler, USAID

On International Women’s Day, USAID recognizes a joint mission with the U.S. Pacific Command to repair devastating childbirth injuries and improve the lives of women in the Asia-Pacific.

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Loans in Bangladesh: Stories of Change

Posted by  on Friday, January 15th 2016     
Local bank and USAID staff with Somer Ali near his rice milling operation. / USAID Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, hundreds of entrepreneurs have been given fresh starts and second chances, pairing up with USAID-supported local banks to receive the loans that have never before been available.

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Driving Progress in Asia through Science, Innovation & Partnership

Posted by  on Monday, March 17th 2014     

Progress — or instability — in Asia has ripple effects throughout the world and can impact us here at home. We’re forging partnerships that leverage resources and harness the science, technology and innovation that exist throughout the region to maximize impact — and reach.

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A Thing of the Past

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 3rd 2013     

USAID is working with the Government of Bangladesh to implement and enforce the Domestic Violence Prevention and Protection Act of 2010.

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Achieving Equity Through Women in Leadership

Posted by  on Wednesday, November 20th 2013     

Improved access and choice in family planning services gives women more opportunities for leadership roles. Read more >>

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Food Assistance by the Numbers

Posted by  on Monday, October 21st 2013     

A look at USAID’s food assistance programs’ impact — in numbers. Read more >>

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Video of the Week: Empowering Women Through Horticultural Innovations

Posted by  on Monday, August 26th 2013     

Meet some of the Bangladesh women farmers that have benefited from innovative agriculture training. Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Market Linkages in Bangladesh

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 13th 2013     

USAID has worked with the Government of Bangladesh and local communities to better manage and conserve Bangladesh’s natural resources and biodiversity since 1998. Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Agriculture Productivity Improvement in Bangladesh

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 6th 2013     

USAID/Bangladesh’s Accelerating Agriculture Productivity Improvement (AAPI) project, will reach 3.5m farmers and save the Bangladesh Government US$84 million through improved efficiency in fertilizer input. Read more >>

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Video of the Week: Improved Potato Farming Yields Results in Bangladesh

Posted by  on Monday, August 5th 2013     

Farmers in Bangladesh have increased their potato production by 800% through new technology, knowledge and markets. Read more >>

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