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Press Release
Job Creation Key to Equality and Faster Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh, says World Bank
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/11/25/job-creation-key-to-equality-and-faster-poverty-reduction-in-bangladesh-says-world-bank

Bangladesh lifted 34 million people out of poverty since 2010, but slower, less inclusive growth now leaves one-third of the population vulnerable, highlighting the need for more jobs and targeted support.

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Bangladesh Faces Health and Economic Risks from Rising Temperature: World Bank
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/16/bangladesh-faces-health-and-economic-risks-from-rising-temperature-world-bank
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Bangladesh Development Update – October 2025
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/10/07/strong-and-timely-reforms-needed-to-sustain-inclusive-growth-in-bangladesh
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BY THE NUMBERS: BANGLADESH

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OVERVIEW:
BANGLADESH
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About
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THE LATEST FROM BANGLADESH

Discover Bangladesh’s latest blogs, news, publications, and feature stories on development, innovation, and progress.

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See all Research & Publications

See all IFC Updates

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Discover how World Bank Group projects in Bangladesh are advancing jobs, climate resilience, health, and education—delivering results for millions and supporting inclusive, sustainable development nationwide.

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Poverty Assessment
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Poverty Assessment
Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment: Navigating the road to prosperity
Bangladesh’s 2025 Poverty and Equity Assessment highlights progress in reducing poverty since 2010, with slowed gains post-2016 and calls for stronger connectivity, better jobs, pro-poor agriculture, and improved social protection to sustain inclusive development.
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099112525183511448
Read Full Report
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099112525183511448
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The World Bank Group In Bangladesh 2024
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Bangladesh Country Climate and Development Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/1d6b85c3-4959-5f93-af88-dda33f52ee37
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Bangladesh Country Private Sector Diagnostic
https://www.ifc.org/en/insights-reports/2025/bangladesh-private-sector-diagnostic
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CONNECT WITH US

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Country Leadership

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World Bank Bangladesh

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Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,

Agargaon, Dhaka 1207,

Bangladesh

(880-2) 5566-7777

bangladeshinfo@worldbank.org

For project-related issues and complaints contact bangladeshinfo@worldbank.org
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Stories across world Bank Group

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Women Entrepreneurs Lead on Menstrual Health in Bangladesh
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Building bridges to opportunities in rural Bangladesh
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Art in Action: Painting a Brighter Future for Bangladesh
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/01/06/art-in-action-painting-a-brighter-future-for-bangladesh
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