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Monthly Economic Update & Outlook August 2025

Policy Brief: National Multidimensional Poverty Index for Bangladesh

The National MPI, estimated for the first time, offers a holistic perspective on multidimensional poverty in Bangladesh, enabling assessments at the national, divisional, and district levels. This MPI represents the Multidimensional Poverty for Bangladesh in 2019. The MPI can thus be an additional indicator of poverty estimates. In the Agenda 2030, target 1.2 of SDG Goal 1 has clearly articulated the importance of multidimensionality in measuring poverty. By considering multiple dimensions of poverty, namely health, education, and living standards, the MPI provides a comprehensive framework to identify and address the specific deprivations faced by different groups within a society.

National Multidimensional Poverty Index for Bangladesh

The National MPI, estimated for the first time, offers a holistic perspective on multidimensional poverty in Bangladesh, enabling assessments at the national, divisional, and district levels. This MPI represents the Multidimensional Poverty for Bangladesh in 2019. The MPI can thus be an additional indicator of poverty estimates. In the Agenda 2030, target 1.2 of SDG Goal 1 has clearly articulated the importance of multidimensionality in measuring poverty. By considering multiple dimensions of poverty, namely health, education, and living standards, the MPI provides a comprehensive framework to identify and address the specific deprivations faced by different groups within a society.