KHULNA, Bangladesh (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Cyclone Yaas slammed into her home in southwest Bangladesh in May, destroying it and sweeping away in the floodwaters the small amount of cash ...

Retired private job holder Nahid Miah finds it ‘amazing’ how Bangladesh’s annual budget continues to be a boon for the country’s rich people at the expense of ordinary, poor masses who struggle to ...

Catholics in Bangladesh are mourning an Italian missionary priest who provided vital support for the socioeconomic development of poor and indigenous communities for nearly five decades. Father Giulio ...

Jailed Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus is celebrated around the world for helping millions of people out of poverty. Jailed Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus is ...

Bangladeshi Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus (C) is credited with lifting millions out of poverty with his pioneering microfinance bank - Copyright AFP Munir UZ ...

Poverty rate surges to 28 percent nationwide Extreme poverty climbs above 9 percent mark Urban poverty jumps to nearly 20 percent Only 4 percent safety nets target urban poor Inflation, high rents ...

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the devastating earthquake that struck the country. Her ...

Basher tries to analyze why a large region in the north of Bangladesh remains poor. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest examples of how media committed to building community ...

In Bangladesh, we live with a peculiar complacency when it comes to teachers' pay. Many of us casually argue, "Since our teachers are not good enough, their pay is fair." Others add, "They already ...

Limited formal climate finance available for adaptation efforts Poor are making up shortages from their pockets, researchers say Losses and adaptation cost Bangladesh families $2 billion a year KHULNA ...