Poverty alleviation

Poverty alleviation

Representational image. Photo: Rajib Dhar

6.2 crore Bangladeshis vulnerable to sliding back into poverty: WB

Since 2016, the pace of poverty reduction has slowed and economic growth has become less inclusive, says the WB report titled 'Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment 2025.'

PKSF commits to serving 25m households by 2030

PKSF commits to serving 25m households by 2030

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China’s victory in the battle against poverty: Its successful experience and global significance

State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan. File Photo: Collected

Govt implementing multifaceted approach to poverty alleviation: State minister

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A2i & GiveDirectly joined forces to combat poverty by the usage of AI

Planning minister for wealth creation to alleviate discrimination

Planning minister for wealth creation to alleviate discrimination

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PM seeks global recognition for 1971 genocide

Is the stone crushing job an opportunity for women? Perhaps, yes, but they do this work as the region they live in offers few other alternative earning sources for women. Photo: Mumit M

How impoverished women keep the Nakugaon Port alive

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UNDP, Brac sign MoU to work on social protection

Abdullah Hil Rakib. TBS Sketch

Next 50 years of Bangladesh: Developing human capital is the key to success 

Rasheda Begum in her bean garden. She won the "Best Bean Farmer Award" in 2020. Photo: TBS

SMAP loans elevate 5 lakh farmer families from poverty

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Next budget will focus on the poor: Finance minister

Kristof is enamored with Muhammed Yunus as the neoliberal guru of microfinance. But microfinance comes with its own share of unintended and intended consequences. Photo: Reuters

Bangladesh: A cautionary tale of neoliberalism, not poverty alleviation