UBI can potentially be a promising tool to reduce poverty: CPD

UBI can potentially be a promising tool to reduce poverty: CPD

DHAKA, Nov 24, 2024 (BSS) – Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today observed that Universal Basic Income (UBI) can potentially be a promising tool to reduce poverty, empower citizens, and streamline social protection, even within the constraints of the current fiscal framework.

The private think-tank made the observation at a dialogue on ‘Assessing the Viability of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in Bangladesh’ at a hotel in the city.

CPD with support from the European Union organized the event.Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, member of National Standing Committee of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP); Dr K A S Murshid, chair of the Taskforce On […]