Since Donald Trump entered the White House, the world has seen chaotic changes to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the biggest global development donor with critical ...

The world has made tremendous progress in reducing extreme poverty. The percentage of people living in extreme poverty globally fell to a new low of 10 percent in 2015 — the latest number available — ...

In Bangladesh's remote char islands, a groundbreaking coding program is empowering young girls with digital skills, opening ...

Bangladesh poverty maps showing national estimates for wealth index (A), progress out of poverty index (B), and household income (C). Maps were generated using mobile data, satellite data ...

While commendable, such initiatives should prompt deeper reflection on the root causes of street crime. Why do people commit these crimes? What underlying factors drive individuals towards criminal ...

Formerly East Pakistan, Bangladesh was formed in 1971 as a result of civil war, and it continues to experience political volatility, among other challenges. Despite progress, millions still live in ...

Bangladesh has an inspiring story of growth and development, aspiring to be an upper middle-income country by 2031. Since 1972, the World Bank has committed more than US$39.5 billion to support ...

The recent student movement in Bangladesh demanding reform of the quota system for public jobs led a ‘march of the people’ towards the official Residence of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5th of ...

In southern Bangladesh, communities in remote villages have little to no access to the internet. In these hard-to-reach ...

These collaborative models highlight the potential for producer-led cooperatives to not only combat poverty but also empower women and build climate resilience in vulnerable regions. A final ...

Canada and Bangladesh are steadfast partners working to advance mutual priorities and strengthen global sustainable development. This multifaceted ...