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Policy analysis grounded in data.

Policy Briefs
Spatial Poverty Brief Spatial Poverty in Bangladesh: Evidence from HIES, IPUMS, and DHS

National poverty headcount 18.7% (HIES 2022). Mymensingh is the poorest division (28.7%), Dhaka the least poor (10.8%). District MPI analysis across 0 districts reveals persistent northwest-coastal deprivation belt.

Spatial & Environment
Water Wetland Brief Water & Wetland Health: Rivers, Haors, and Transboundary Risks

Water health score 83.3/100, transboundary risk 85.5/100. 8.0M ha wetlands support 20M haor residents.

Spatial & Environment
Coastal Vulnerability Brief Coastal Vulnerability: Sea Level Rise, the Sundarbans, and Millions at Risk

Satellite elevation analysis shows 50,317 km2 (34.1% of land) within the 5m low elevation coastal zone, with 5,260,000 people directly exposed to sea level rise.

Spatial & Environment
Air Quality Brief Air Quality Assessment: Sentinel-5P Satellite Evidence

Sentinel-5P TROPOMI analysis across 10 cities reveals a pollution index of 47.0/100, with Dhaka recording the highest NO2 concentration.

Spatial & Environment
River Erosion Brief River Erosion Monitor: Satellite Evidence and Human Cost

Combined erosion of 2,500 ha/yr across major rivers. Jamuna accounts for 64.0% of total erosion.

Spatial & Environment
Environmental Change Brief Bangladesh Environmental Change Assessment

Satellite analysis of forest loss, vegetation health, water bodies, and rainfall patterns. Environmental health score: 88.2/100.

Spatial & Environment
Urban Development Brief Bangladesh Urban Development & Sustainability

Satellite analysis of nighttime lights, built-up expansion, urban heat islands, and air quality across 10 cities. Urbanization pressure score: 0.0/100.

Spatial & Environment
Climate Vulnerability Brief Bangladesh Climate Vulnerability Assessment

Cross-domain satellite and macroeconomic analysis of flood exposure, rainfall variability, temperature trends, and agricultural vulnerability. Climate vulnerability score: 22.8/100.

Spatial & Environment