4.17cr Bangladeshis trapped in extreme poverty: UNDP report

4.17 crore people in Bangladesh are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5% of the population facing severely dire conditions, said United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The UNDP unveiled the data in a report, titled "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict".

The report was published on Thursday after researching on 630 crore people in 112 countries of the world.

It identifies poor living standards as the largest contributor to Bangladesh's poverty rate, accounting for 45.1% of the poverty index. Education and health factors also play significant roles, contributing 37.6% and 17.3%, respectively.