DHAKA — More than a quarter of Bangladeshis did not have sufficient food in 2023-25, according to a UN report.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report estimated that 26.2 percent of Bangladesh's population, or 45.4 million people, experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023-25.
The report indicates Bangladesh has made progress in reducing hunger, but food insecurity and the high cost of a healthy diet continue to pose major challenges, leaving millions vulnerable to malnutrition.
The global report was jointly released on July 21 by the Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the United Nations Children's Fund, the UN World Food Programme and the World Health Organization.
The proportion of people facing such food insecurity has declined from 30.6 percent in 2014-16, but the latest figure indicates that the problem remains widespread, with millions still struggling to secure adequate and regular access to food.
