Introducing universal basic income would reduce poverty by 6%: CPD

Speakers at the event said political commitment is crucial to achieving UHC

Guests at the roundtable titled “Ensuring Health through Universal Health Care in Bangladesh,” held at the TBS office in the capital’s Eskaton Garden area on 4 November. The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and The Business Standard jointly organised the event. Photo: Rajib Dhar The introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) system nationwide would address inequality in Bangladesh and reduce poverty by 6%, according to a study by Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

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