Using loopholes and fraud, brokers turn poverty in Bangladesh and demand for transplants in India into booming business.

On Jul 21, 26,229 houses will be handed over to the needy while another 8,667 houses are under construction, Ahmad Kaikaus, the principal secretary to the prime minister, said at a media briefing ...

Despite the significant progress in reducing poverty in Bangladesh, about one in five of the non-poor households remain at high risk of falling below the poverty line, according to a study by the ...

Bangladesh is one of the world's most climate vulnerable countries. But small steps, like building resilient homes and providing job opportunities, can make a huge difference.

The Government of Bangladesh, with World Bank support, launched the Income Support Program for the Poorest (ISPP) in 2015. Over the course of implementation, ISPP provided cash to 600,000 poor ...

About a quarter of Bangladesh's estimated 165 million people are classified as poor. Nasrin, the mother of three, said her poor neighbors have been suffering and dying silently. “Many of my neighbors ...

Bangladesh's 'tiny houses' tackle giant flood challenge. Published: 29 Dec 2023 - 01:51 pm | Last Updated: 29 Dec 2023 - 01:55 pm. In this photograph taken on September 3, 2023, a man walks out ...