Driven by
rising inflation, 21 lakh more people fell into poverty in 2025 as the real
income and purchasing power of citizens are falling.
In total, the
number of people living below the poverty line in the country stands at nearly 3.64
crore.
The World
Bank (WB) confirmed the information on Tuesday, in its report titled “Bangladesh
Development Update” and said economic growth has stalled due to energy sector
crises, a fragile banking sector, and slow revenue collection.
As a result...
