Poverty Maps serve as a pivotal instrument for accurately identifying underserved and impoverished areas, thereby informing policymakers, planners, researchers, and development partners to gain a nuanced
understanding of geographical variation and spatial inequality in growth and poverty. The ‘Poverty Map of Bangladesh 2022’ utilize model-based indirect estimation techniques to address the increasing demand
for updated and disaggregated poverty estimates at granular levels, such as district and upazila levels. While direct poverty estimates are available at the division level through the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2022, conducted by BBS, the Poverty Maps provide further insights by offering more localized data.

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), in collaboration with the World Bank (WB) and the World Food Programme (WFP), initiated this comprehensive exercise to produce and disseminate the Bangladesh
Poverty Maps 2022. This initiative involved the rigorous review of data by the Poverty Mapping Working Group, and Technical and Steering Committees, both composed of professionals and subject matter experts. The BBS, WB and WFP jointly estimated poverty and necessary maps for key sub-national administrative units of Districts and Upazilas of Bangladesh. These estimates are derived using the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2022 and the Population and Housing Census (PHC) 2022, alongside applying the latest guideline of the World Bank on Small Area Estimation (SEA) methodology (CensusEB).

These latest poverty maps are expected to significantly enhance the targeting of policy interventions and programs by providing a more precise understanding of the local context. With strong commitment, sound policies, and eective coverage, we are well-positioned to work towards a brighter future for the people of Bangladesh. Our enhanced knowledge and data-driven insights will enable us to implement targeted and impactful interventions to reduce poverty and promote equity and sustainable development