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Bangladesh: Selected Issues
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International Monetary Fund
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1996: Issue 101
Language:
English
Publication Date:
15 Oct 1996
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451804034.002
ISBN:
9781451804034
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
66
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; broad money; money demand; interest rate; narrow money; balance of payments; UR Bangladesh; factory price; opportunity cost; GDP deflator; excl. Bangladesh; market price; garment industry; UR agreement; retail price; Exports; Agricultural commodities; Tariffs; Demand for money; Monetary base; Asia and Pacific
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This Selected Issues paper analyzes poverty in Bangladesh. The paper highlights that poverty in Bangladesh has many facets, including low income, inadequate calorie intake, poor health and educational attainment, and limited access to social services. The paper reviews the recent trends in social indicators. It discusses definitions and the measurement of poverty, and relates poverty to growth scenarios. Poverty alleviation programs are reviewed, and the government’s strategies to reduce poverty are also highlighted.
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Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
IMF Staff Country Reports
ISSN:
1934-7685
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Volume 1996: Issue 101