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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.

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.

The country’s progress towards accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is detailed in Bangladesh’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2025. The report, prepared during a period of institutional and political changes, demonstrates the country’s renewed and steadfast commitment to advancing the 2030 Agenda through evidence-based policymaking, inclusive governance, and participatory development. The VNR 2025 highlights the advancements, challenges, and significant changes that have taken place in the past few years.