Bangladesh’s Poverty Map Exposes Deep Disparities with Paltan in Dhaka Standing Among the Richest Areas

A newly released report by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), Poverty Map of Bangladesh 2022, has highlighted severe economic disparities across the country. The findings reveal that Paltan in Dhaka stands among the wealthiest areas, with only 1% of its residents living below the poverty line.

In stark contrast, Dasar in Madaripur has been identified as the poorest area within the Dhaka division, where an overwhelming 63.2% of the population falls below the upper poverty line. The report underscores the widening economic gap between affluent and impoverished regions, shedding light on the persistent challenges in addressing poverty nationwide.

The data also indicates that, as of 2022, the national poverty rate reached 20.3%, with rural communities facing greater vulnerability than urban areas. Poverty levels in rural regions stand at 22.6%, while urban areas report a lower rate of 17.1%.

On a regional scale, Barisal division records the highest poverty rate at 26.6%, while Chittagong reports the lowest at 15.2%. Among districts, Madaripur emerges as the most affected, with 54.4% of its population living below the poverty line. In contrast, Noakhali ranks as the wealthiest district, with a poverty rate of just 6.1%.

At the upazila level, Dasar in Madaripur registers the highest poverty rate, with a staggering 63% of its residents living in poverty.

The report paints a stark picture of Bangladesh’s economic landscape, emphasizing the pressing need for targeted measures to bridge the gap between the country’s wealthiest and most impoverished areas.

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