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 ...

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 ...

The Grameen Bank of Bangladesh is a micro-credit institution that lends small amounts of money to poor people who are ignored by the conventional banking system due to their lack of collateral.

The list, which unveils world’s poorest nations marred by crippling poverty, features Madagascar ... Pakistan and Bangladesh, despite their crumbling economy and financial woes, are not on ...

And there are reasons for that. The Awami League government of Sheikh Hasina was credited to having pulled millions out of poverty in Bangladesh through industrial development, especially in the ...

Weak enforcement, structural deficiencies and economic constraints leave most Bangladeshi workers earning wages far below a living standard. Experts say a National Wage Policy could be a solution ...

Country Director of Oxfam in Bangladesh Ashish Damle said SMEs play a crucial role in reducing poverty and driving economic growth in Bangladesh. "Through this partnership, we aim to create an ...

The rising street crimes in Bangladesh reflects a society in crisis—one where poverty, inequality, unemployment, and corruption intersect to create a toxic environment. Tackling this issue ...