Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Bangladesh has taken a significant step by launching its first National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), a tool that highlights various dimensions of poverty beyond income levels. Developed with support from UNICEF and the EU, the MPI reveals critical insights, including that 28.9% of Bangladeshi children experience multidimensional poverty—significantly higher than the 21.44% rate among adults. This indicates children are 35% more likely to face such poverty, emphasising the urgent need for targeted social policies. The index identifies over 39 million people in Bangladesh living under these conditions, making it an essential instrument for shaping national development strategies.