The year 2021 was undoubtedly another very challenging year for the world with the ongoing impacts of COVID19 and this was not an exception for UNFPA in Bangladesh. Not only did we continue to combat the COVID19 pandemic for the second year in a row, but the Rohingya refugee crisis also entered its fifth year in Cox's Bazar.

The stories in this booklet celebrate the resilience of the people of Bangladesh, as well as the tireless efforts of our staff, partners, and donors, in continuing to serve those most in need, despite the pandemic and compounding humanitarian crises. We hope that reading these stories will be an uplifting experience for you and give you the sense that even amidst extreme hardship, we stand in solidarity and uphold equality, towards a brighter future for all.