Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)

Shifting poverty map a wake-up call for policymakers

Greater efforts needed to level up poorer regions like Barishal and Rangpur

We must build a proper data governance structure

Accurate data vital for sound policymaking

The job market is crying for reforms

Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.

We need better data governance

For proper policymaking, there is no alternative to reliable data

We must undo the legacy of data manipulation

BBS must be overhauled to ensure that it provides accurate data

Inflation eases in June but stays over 9.5%

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics releases data today

MFS users most in Rangpur, survey finds

Rangpur has the highest number of mobile financial services (MFS) accounts among the eight divisions of Bangladesh, with 28.10 percent of its population utilising these services. Barisal follows closely, with 24.26 percent of its residents holding MFS accounts, according to the report on Socio-Economic and Demographic Survey 2023, recently published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

Onion seeds may get expensive for low yield

Onion seeds are often referred to as “black gold” by farmers in the Rajshahi region due to their dark shade and high market value. This stands true for the fact that when planting ran from October to early December last year, the seeds were sold at an average of Tk 5,000 per maund in the district, some 250 kilometres west of the capital.

Why do our surveys paint different pictures about our progress?

Since key findings of the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023 were revealed, there have been many discussions regarding the country's progress on various health and related indicators.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Shifting poverty map a wake-up call for policymakers

Greater efforts needed to level up poorer regions like Barishal and Rangpur

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

We must build a proper data governance structure

Accurate data vital for sound policymaking

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

The job market is crying for reforms

Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

We need better data governance

For proper policymaking, there is no alternative to reliable data

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

We must undo the legacy of data manipulation

BBS must be overhauled to ensure that it provides accurate data

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Inflation eases in June but stays over 9.5%

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics releases data today

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

MFS users most in Rangpur, survey finds

Rangpur has the highest number of mobile financial services (MFS) accounts among the eight divisions of Bangladesh, with 28.10 percent of its population utilising these services. Barisal follows closely, with 24.26 percent of its residents holding MFS accounts, according to the report on Socio-Economic and Demographic Survey 2023, recently published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Onion seeds may get expensive for low yield

Onion seeds are often referred to as “black gold” by farmers in the Rajshahi region due to their dark shade and high market value. This stands true for the fact that when planting ran from October to early December last year, the seeds were sold at an average of Tk 5,000 per maund in the district, some 250 kilometres west of the capital.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Why do our surveys paint different pictures about our progress?

Since key findings of the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023 were revealed, there have been many discussions regarding the country's progress on various health and related indicators.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

3.77cr suffered food insecurity last year

Around 3.77 crore people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2023, according to a survey by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.