Bangladesh

Our focus areas

Mental health   
Mental health remains an overlooked challenge in Bangladesh, where stigma, misconceptions, and social taboos often prevent people from seeking support. Limited awareness and a shortage of accessible mental health services create significant barriers, particularly for young people, women and girls, farmers, workers, and other vulnerable groups facing increasing social and economic pressures. We work with partners to improve mental health awareness, expand access to support services, and promote inclusive approaches that recognise mental well-being as an essential foundation for healthier, more resilient communities. 

Climate change 
Climate change is placing growing pressure on Bangladesh’s communities, ecosystems and livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable populations. Rising temperatures, changing weather patterns and climate-related disruptions are affecting agriculture, food security and incomes. The British Asian Trust supports locally driven, climate-smart solutions that strengthen resilience, promote sustainable livelihoods and help communities adapt to a changing environment.

Livelihoods
In Bangladesh, livelihoods are increasingly affected by economic pressures, climate risks and limited access to skills and opportunities. Climate shocks are disrupting traditional incomes, particularly for rural and agriculture-dependent communities, while financial and social pressures can also affect well-being. The British Asian Trust supports an integrated approach that combines skills, economic opportunities, climate resilience and well-being to help individuals and communities build more secure and sustainable livelihoods.