Extreme Poverty in Bangladesh

High inflation sent another 78 lakh into poverty in past two years

Over the past two years, real income reductions due to ongoing inflationary pressure have pushed at least 78 lakh people into poverty, shows the study by the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).

5 lakh Bangladeshis likely to face extreme poverty: World Bank

Around 5 lakh people in Bangladesh likely fell into extreme poverty between the fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-2024 due to the erosion of purchasing power, said the World Bank

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

High inflation sent another 78 lakh into poverty in past two years

Over the past two years, real income reductions due to ongoing inflationary pressure have pushed at least 78 lakh people into poverty, shows the study by the Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

5 lakh Bangladeshis likely to face extreme poverty: World Bank

Around 5 lakh people in Bangladesh likely fell into extreme poverty between the fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-2024 due to the erosion of purchasing power, said the World Bank