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

Paper

Agriculture & Food Systems School Meals Financing

School meal programmes: A missing link in food systems reform

This paper highlights the role of school meal programmes in global food system reform. It argues that expanding these programs can address hunger, improve education, and promote healthier diets. Prepared for the UN Food Systems Summit 2023, the paper emphasizes their potential to support sustainable development, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Paper

Agriculture & Food Systems School Meals Policy Supporting Families

School Meals, Social Protection, and Human Development: Revisiting Trends, Evidence, and Practices in South Asia and Beyond

This discussion paper examines the evolution and effectiveness of school meal programs in South Asia and beyond. It provides evidence on their role in improving educational outcomes, food security, and social protection. It also highlights the role of school meals in promoting gender equity and supporting local agriculture.

Bundy DAP, Gentilini U, Schultz L, et al. School Meals, Social Protection, and Human Development: Revisiting Trends, Evidence, and Practices in South Asia and Beyond. World Bank Discussion Paper; March 2024.

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