poverty in Bangladesh

Multidimensional poverty measurement is key to planning targeted programmes for the poor

Approximately 24.6 percent of Bangladesh’s population experiences multidimensional poverty.

Poverty soars to 28%

Poverty in Bangladesh has surged over the past three years, with nearly 28 percent of the population now poor compared to 18.7 percent in 2022, according to new estimates by the Power and Participation Research Centre.

Overhaul the social safety net for real impact

Planned changes in budget must result in more targeted, impactful interventions

Rising economic risks demand better interventions

Warnings from World Bank should be taken seriously

To combat poverty, we need to revamp social protection

Poverty in Bangladesh remains high, with climate change and inflation deepening hardships.

We must do more, and better, to address inequalities

Findings of SDG Report 2025 paint a worrying picture

Reform social safety net to truly support the poor

Taskforce report highlights barriers to poverty alleviation

Shifting poverty map a wake-up call for policymakers

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

Barishal replaces Rangpur as the highest poverty-stricken division

Madaripur recorded the highest poverty rate in the country at 54.4 percent

August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025

Multidimensional poverty measurement is key to planning targeted programmes for the poor

Approximately 24.6 percent of Bangladesh’s population experiences multidimensional poverty.

August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025

Poverty soars to 28%

Poverty in Bangladesh has surged over the past three years, with nearly 28 percent of the population now poor compared to 18.7 percent in 2022, according to new estimates by the Power and Participation Research Centre.

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

Overhaul the social safety net for real impact

Planned changes in budget must result in more targeted, impactful interventions

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Rising economic risks demand better interventions

Warnings from World Bank should be taken seriously

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

To combat poverty, we need to revamp social protection

Poverty in Bangladesh remains high, with climate change and inflation deepening hardships.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

We must do more, and better, to address inequalities

Findings of SDG Report 2025 paint a worrying picture

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Reform social safety net to truly support the poor

Taskforce report highlights barriers to poverty alleviation

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

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Barishal replaces Rangpur as the highest poverty-stricken division

Madaripur recorded the highest poverty rate in the country at 54.4 percent

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Time to equip the poor with a basic income

CPD’s suggestion can mitigate the effects of inflation on poor households