About UNESCO Dhaka

Established in 1996 the UNESCO Dhaka Office is committed to contribute to UNESCO’s mission in Bangladesh and the region addressing social, cultural and economic dimensions of sustainable development through education, culture, communication and information.

In partnership with the Government, the Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO, other national and international partners, UNESCO undertakes strategic initiatives to create and reinforce the necessary policies, systems, programmes and capacities to reach targets identified in existing national development frameworks, and the government’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030.

Highlights

UNESCO in Brief

75 years of history in the service of peace

The United States of America returns to UNESCO:

A very large majority of Member States vote in favour

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Children Day 2023

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UNESCO Sites & Designations in Bangladesh

World Heritage Sites

in Bangladesh

Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage

and Safeguarding practices in Bangladesh

The Sundarbans

Natural World Heritage in Bangladesh

Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat

Cultural World Heritage in Bangladesh

Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur

Cultural World Heritage in Bangladesh

Heritage documentaries

in Bangladesh listed on the Memory of the World Register

Publication catalog UNESCO Dhaka

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And learn more about our actions and work at UNESCO Dhaka