Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- One in every four people in Bangladesh is living in multidimensional poverty, according to a report.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2019 report is the latest in this regard, states UNB. The data reveals that 24.05per cent of the population approximately 39.77 million individuals are classified as MPI poor, facing deprivations in education, health, and living standards.

Rural areas are disproportionately affected, with 26.96per cent of the rural population living in multidimensional poverty, nearly double the urban rate of 13.48per cent.

General Economics Division (GED) organised a dissemination seminar on the report "National Multidimensional Poverty Index for Bangladesh" on Thursday at the Planning Commissio...