With regard to South Asia, Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in closing the opportunity gap between low and high-income groups. Surprisingly, considering the substantial gender disparities in South Asia, girls benefit more than boys from living in a city, according to the World Bank’s latest regional economic update. South Asia’s continuous economic expansion has lifted over 250 million people out of extreme poverty and improved living conditions during the last two decades.
With regard to South Asia, Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in closing the opportunity gap between low and high-income groups. Surprisingly, considering the substantial gender disparities in South Asia, girls benefit more than boys from living in a city, according to the World Bank’s latest regional economic update. South Asia’s continuous economic expansion has lifted over 250 million people out of extreme poverty and improved living conditions during the last two decades.
