Where we work

UNICEF has a strong and distinctive field presence among UN agencies, enabling it to deliver results for both national and subnational levels. Through a decentralized structure, UNICEF works closely with the Government counterparts and partners to reach children and communities across the country.  

In Bangladesh, UNICEF operates through one Country Office and three Field Offices, covering all eight administrative divisions and 64 districts. Over 110 field staff work alongside Government and local partners to implement and monitor programmes, ensuring that services reach those most in need.

Dhaka

The Dhaka Country Office covers Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions. It oversees programmes across central and northern Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, one of the world's fastest growing megacities. This office covers:

• Eight districts under Dhaka division: Dhaka, Gazipur, Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi, and Tangail
• Four districts under Mymensingh division: Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Netrokona and Sherpur
• Eight districts under Rangpur division: Rangpur, Dinajpur, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Thakurgaon and Lalmonirhat
• Eight districts under Rajshahi division: Rajshahi, Bogra, Chapainawabganj, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Natore, Pabna and Sirajganj 

Chattogram

The Chattogram Field Office covers the southeastern and northeastern regions of Bangladesh. Chattogram Division extends to the Bay of Bengal and includes the country's main seaport and the Chittagong Hill Tracts, home to diverse ethnic communities. This office covers:

• 11 districts under Chattogram division: Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban, Khagrachari, Cox’s Bazar, Feni, Brahmanbaria, Lakshmipur, Comilla, Chandpur and Noakhali.
• Four districts under Sylhet division: Sylhet, Habiganj, Maulvi Bazar and Sunamganj.

Barishal

The Barishal field office covers Barishal and Khulna divisions, and parts of Dhaka division. It supports programmes across 21 districts in south-central Bangladesh. Much of this region is coastal and highly exposed to cyclones, floods, and other climate-related hazards, requiring a strong focus on resilience, preparedness and service delivery for vulnerable communities. This office covers:

• Six districts under Barishal division: Barisal, Patuakhali, Barguna, Bhola, Jhalokathi and Pirojpur.
• Ten districts under Khulna division: Khulna, Bagerhat, Chuadanga, Jessore, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Magura, Meherpur, Narail and Satkhira.
• Five districts in the western part of Dhaka division: Faridpur, Gopalganj, Madaripur, Rajbari and Shariatpur 

Cox's Bazar

UNICEF’s Cox’s Bazar Field Office supports one of the world’s largest humanitarian responses, assisting Rohingya refugees and host communities.