Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.

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).

Among the 78 lakh people, 38 lakh have become extremely poor

Inequalities occur not only in income, but also in non-income dimensions

More than one in four children under the age of five globally live in "severe" food poverty, UNICEF has warned -- meaning more than 180 million are at risk of experiencing adverse impacts on their growth and development

As Meem tended to the child, a group of girls around her age strolled past the yard.

Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.

Besides, these “new poor” are vulnerable to further deterioration of their financial health as they lack strong networks with employers, access to loans and social safety net programmes.

Sanem carried out a survey among 9,000 households countrywide in Oct-Nov of 2023

A great majority of the world population today is not in control of their fate.

I wonder where God sits in that tower. I wonder whose cries are louder.

How does the social protection budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year fare when analysed through the lenses of equity and efficiency?

Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised

Why are children still subjected to random violence and abuse?

Government should ensure easy access to maternal services from skilled professionals

The upcoming budget poses significant challenges – arguably the most challenging in recent times – for economic policymaking in Bangladesh.

We have the chance to reshape the world we live in – economically, socially, and environmentally.

Amidst the joyous occasion of Eid greetings and smiles, I stood still in solitude–wearing my red, torn half pants, topless from the navel up

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury will be remembered for his tireless pro-people activism

Originally published in 1993, 'Urukku' by Nasreen Jahan is a dive into the life of a young woman and a powerful commentary on human need.