Facts About Bangladesh

Hyalo! That’s “Hello” in Bengali, the official language of Bangladesh. This country in South Asia is home to lush, green landscapes and a vibrant culture. Learn more Bangladesh facts here. 

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5 Facts About Bangladesh

Here are some fun facts about Bangladesh: 

Map of Bangladesh

Where Is Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the Bay of Bengal. Two other countries border Bangladesh, including India and Myanmar. 

A Key Challenge of Child Poverty & Our Response

Bangladesh is known for its unique geography and warm climate. However, Bangladesh and other countries throughout Asia are home to children living in poverty, which results in unique challenges. 

Child Mortality Rates Increase With Poverty 

According to UNICEF, around the world, one in 27 children die before reaching the age of 5. These deaths are often the result of preventable diseases, like pneumonia and malaria, as well as preterm birth, challenges experienced by many living in poverty. 

Our Response: Giving Children a Stronger Start 

All children deserve to thrive. That’s why, at Compassion, we’re working to give children a stronger start even before birth.  

Our child development centers throughout Asia are adopting our Survival and Early Childhood programs. These programs are designed to increase survival outcomes for pregnant mothers, improve education for caregivers and provide support for babies throughout their first years of life. 

Examples of interventions include home-based prenatal care, birth attendants when needed and income-generation education to help caregivers provide for their growing families. 

Our Impact in Bangladesh

Compassion has served children and families throughout Bangladesh for nearly two decades. During this time, we’ve released thousands of children from poverty through child sponsorshipprogram. 

54,104

children served (and counting).

188

child development centers.

19

years serving.
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A Young Boy Named Shanto Escapes Child Labor

Shanto was abandoned by his parents at a young age, forcing him to work to provide for himself. But after registering with his local Compassion center, Shanto found hope for a brighter future in an education. 

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Child Sponsorship Helps Children Eat Healthy

Sumitra from Bangladesh loves when her mom makes curry fish. And because of the support from her Compassion center, Sumitra and her friends have access to other healthy foods to keep them growing strong. 

Fight Child Poverty: Give Right-Now Care & Eternal Hope

Nutritious food. Medical care. Protection from harm. Hope. These are just some of the critical, right-now needs of children living in poverty. Help us fight child poverty by meeting these needs and sharing the lasting hope of the gospel. 

Sponsor a Child

By sponsoring a child, you empower a local church to share the gospel by meeting the needs of a child’s body, mind and spirit. Through sponsorship, you’ll help deliver medical care, hygiene training, education, malnutrition monitoring and so much more to a child in need. 

Pray

Jeremiah 33:3 says that if we call on God, he will answer us. When we lift up children living in poverty, God hears us, and we can trust he’s working on their behalf. Join us in praying daily for children living in poverty by becoming a prayer partner.

Donate

Children living in poverty face many challenges, from a lack of medical care to dangerous living conditions. You can provide immediate support by donating to fulfill a right-now need.