UK funded £65m programme concluded

The British High Commission in Dhaka and UNFPA Bangladesh, along with key implementing partners on Wednesday celebrated the successful completion of the £65 million Better Health in Bangladesh (BHB) programme at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.

This flagship health initiative by the UK has significantly contributed to improving health outcomes of the people of Bangladesh since its launch in 2018, a UNFPA press release said.

 The event was attended by senior government officials, representatives from development partners, NGOs, academics and beneficiaries.

Better Health in Bangladesh (BHB) programme has also supported the government of Bangladesh's 4th Health Population Nutrition Sector Programme (HPNSP) through Multi-Donor Trust Funds (MDTF), managed by the World Bank.