Hunger in Bangladesh

Hunger in Bangladesh is one of the major issues affecting the citizens of Bangladesh, with 40% of its population falling under three categories: hunger, starvation and chronic hunger.

Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and is home to more than 160 million people. It has developed considerably economically and in terms of the Human Development Index, particularly in the areas of literacy and life expectancy. However, its economic inequality has increased and about 32% of the population, that is 50 million people, still live in extreme poverty. The country still faces significant hunger with approximately 40 million people being close to starvation. Poverty has decreased considerably since 2010, falling from 49% to around 25% in 2016.

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