Dhaka, July 31 -- One in every four people in Bangladesh is living in multidim ensional poverty, according to a report.

The Mmatest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2019 report is the latest in this regard.

The data reveals that 24.05% 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 26.96% of the rural population living in multidimensional poverty, nearly double the urban rate of 13.48%.

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

Professor Anis...