ABSTRACT
Poverty has been measured and calculated in Bangladesh based on the Food Energy Intake (FEI), Cost of Basic Needs (CBN), and Direct Calorie Intake (2,122 calories a day) (DCI) since the mid-1990s (GOB, 2010). Currently, it is one of the principal weaknesses of the measurement of poverty in Bangladesh. Poverty cannot be calculated from a single dimension, as it is multidimensional in nature. The absence of the Multidimensional Poverty (MDP) measurement of Bangladesh means that attempts have thus far failed to capture poverty from a holistic view. In Bangladesh, DCN, CBN, and FEI indicators generally neglect the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) of poverty. Those under the poverty level experience deprivation in terms of health, education, and livelihood. The MPI shows important progress in internationally comparable measurements of poverty. This portrait of poverty is more effective by shifting from income factors to other dimensions that are inherently important, such as education facilities, proper healthcare, and living standards. The study recommends the MPI technique of assessing poverty in Bangladesh, which is considered a more effective method.
