Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
Individual purchasing power indicates financial strength
There is no substitute for consumer purchasing power when it comes to personal happiness. Although it's often said that money is the root of all evil or that money is dirty, we cannot ignore its necessity in life. The reality is that we cannot get by without money, even for a moment. Money is the medium of exchange that underpins consumer purchasing power and paves the way for peace. Human life revolves around three types of energy: physical strength, mental strength, and financial strength. When these three forces are combined in one's life, one can be considered truly happy.
Take effective measures to alleviate the suffering of low-income people
Only those who belong to the middle and low-income classes know how they have been surviving for the past two years. Recent surveys have revealed that a portion of the middle class is now barely holding onto that status, with their living conditions having deteriorated to the level of the lower middle class. As for the low-income people, their situation is even worse; they are merely struggling to survive.
Focus on enhancing youth empowerment
In any country, the primary driving force is its skilled and capable youth population. They dream and they make those dreams a reality. The future plans of a country primarily depend on the productive young population. The Bangladesh government, too, envisions the implementation of its 'Vision 2041' based on this demographic dividend. However, according to the latest Quarterly Labor Force Survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the number of young workers (aged 15 to 29 years) in the country is decreasing. Such news is not promising for the nation.
BBS to assess financial value of oxygen, water consumption
In order to figure out the matter, the BBS is creating National Resource Accounts (NRA). This information was revealed at the opening ceremony of a seminar held at the Agargaon Auditorium in the capital on Thursday (April 18).
Bangladesh's GDP growth slows to 3.78% in second quarter
The gross domestic product (GDP) growth of Bangladesh for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 has been estimated at 3.78%.
Does economic inequality provoke people to be dishonest?
A week before the media reported the suicide of Zainal Abedin, aged 45, in the Madhubagh area of Hatirjheel in the capital city, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released its final report titled 'Food Security Statistics 2023'. The report highlighted a concerning trend: one-quarter of households in the country resort to borrowing to fulfill fundamental needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and education.
Desiring a society devoid of inequality for food security.
A report titled "Food Security Statistics-2023" published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) shines a light on the alarming state of food insecurity in Bangladesh. Approximately 26.13 percent of families in Bangladesh are struggling with food insecurity. The report says that the total population of the country is 16 crore 98 lakh 28 thousand 911 people. Accordingly, 3 crore 77 lakh people are at risk of food insecurity.
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