poverty rate

Poverty rate comes down at 20.5%

The country’s poverty rate came down at 20.5 percent while the extreme poverty rate came down at 10.5 percent in June this year.
17 December 2019, 12:54 PM

From 'good-enough' jobs to 'decent' jobs

Though there are many views on 'inclusive growth', the key consensus is that inclusive growth is a growth process which reduces poverty, inequality and social exclusion and promotes 'decent' jobs and economic and social cohesion.
24 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Govt working to reduce poverty: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the people including business leaders to work together for boosting the country’s overall progress and prosperity.
21 May 2015, 13:42 PM