Bangladesh

Member since

July 2023

2.95 Million

Total children receiving school meals

16.25 Million

Children enrolled in primary school

12.92 Million

Total investment in school meals (USD)

Figures reflect the latest available data from the State of School Feeding Worldwide report, national reporting and global sources. Governments may update data more frequently, so values may differ from most recent national statistics. Reference year, source and further details are available in the School Meals Coalition Global Database.

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National Commitments

Commitment submitted on
October 2023
Declaration signed by the Secretary of Education

Increase the annual budget for school meals in the next three years by USD 456 million by November 2023. This will cover the national programme for November 2023 - October 2026.
Increase the coverage of the national programme to reach 3.5 million schoolchildren from 2.7 million by November 2023.
Provide diversified and healthy foods in school meals, shifting the food basket from fortified biscuits to seasonal and nutritious foods by November 2023.
Integrate school meals in the Primary Education Development Program by July 2027.

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National Progress Reports

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Events

Resources

Report

Emergency Response & Recovery Health & Nutrition

Towards a practical guide: A scoping review of nutrition programming, policy, and evidence for school-age children and adolescents in humanitarian contexts

This scoping review, published by the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) & UNICEF with support from the Governments of Ireland and Norway, examines the nutrition needs of school-age children and adolescents (ages 5–19) in humanitarian contexts. It identifies critical gaps in data, guidance, and programming, and outlines a recommended minimum package of interventions including school meals, micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition education. Drawing on interviews with key agencies and six case studies—from Bangladesh, Latin America, Gaza, Ukraine, Cameroon, and the Philippines—the report offers actionable recommendations for governments and partners to better support nutrition in emergencies.

Advocacy & Policy briefs

School Meals Financing School Meals Policy

Finance for school feeding: Unlock opportunities for learning, nutrition, and food security

This policy brief addresses the financing challenges for school meal programs amidst a global crisis of learning, poverty, and malnutrition. It outlines how school feeding programs offer multisectoral benefits across health, education, and food security, and highlights strategies for scaling sustainable financing, including innovative financial mechanisms like SDG bonds and tax revenue from natural resources.

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