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Reviving trust in numbers: Why the BBS must modernise now

As Bangladesh strives for sustainable development, the credibility of its data systems has never been more critical. But with outdated methods, fragmented coordination, and a lack of independence,...

BRTA tops as bribe hotspot, law enforcement close behind, finds BBS survey

BRTA tops as bribe hotspot, law enforcement close behind, finds BBS survey

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1.99% citizens paid bribes even to ACC officials, BBS survey finds

Inflation slightly eases to 9.17% in April

Inflation slightly eases to 9.17% in April

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Growth jumps by 4.48% in second quarter, but poor left more vulnerable

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Food inflation falls to 8.93% in March, general inflation rises again after 3 months

BBS is a central body responsible for collecting public data. Manipulation of economic data to present a favourable image is a common occurrence in developing countries like ours. Photo: Collected

Data manipulation legacy: A red flag for Bangladesh

Food inflation drops to single digit in Feb, overall price index edges down to 9.32%

Food inflation drops to single digit in Feb, overall price index edges down to 9.32%

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84% of people want independent Local Government Commission: BBS survey

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3.8% of ethnic groups in Sherpur unemployed

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Only 29% users satisfied with BBS data quality: Survey

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11.4% of Bangladeshis thalassemia carriers: BBS

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Twice as many young women as men not in education or employment: BBS report