Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)

Bangladesh's rising population: A demographic dividend won’t pay off on its own

Rapid population growth is also reducing the availability of capital per person and limiting access to essential services such as housing, sanitation, healthcare, and employment.

Why an independent BBS is essential for Bangladesh’s future

In an age where policy decisions must be data-driven and evidence-based, the integrity and independence of national statistics are paramount.

Taskforce’s second meeting held to boost credibility of BBS data

The taskforce is chaired by PPRC Executive Chairman Hossain Zillur Rahman

Break the silence on domestic violence

New BBS survey reveals alarming prevalence of intimate partner abuse

GDP grew 4.22% in FY24, lowest in four years

The growth is 1.6 percentage points lower than the provisional estimate

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

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Bangladesh's rising population: A demographic dividend won’t pay off on its own

Rapid population growth is also reducing the availability of capital per person and limiting access to essential services such as housing, sanitation, healthcare, and employment.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

Why an independent BBS is essential for Bangladesh’s future

In an age where policy decisions must be data-driven and evidence-based, the integrity and independence of national statistics are paramount.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Taskforce’s second meeting held to boost credibility of BBS data

The taskforce is chaired by PPRC Executive Chairman Hossain Zillur Rahman

February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025

Break the silence on domestic violence

New BBS survey reveals alarming prevalence of intimate partner abuse

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

GDP grew 4.22% in FY24, lowest in four years

The growth is 1.6 percentage points lower than the provisional estimate

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