The hidden struggle of underprivileged Gen Z in Bangladesh

A young woman’s dream of studying abroad was cut short by child marriage. A young man dreamed of becoming a police officer. But poverty pushed their lives in a different direction. DW shares their stories.

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Nearly 39 million people in Bangladesh live in multidimensional poverty, but the country is often celebrated for its young, politically vocal population and economic progress.

But what does that promise look like for Gen Z living below the poverty line?

We follow two young Bangladeshis navigating access to work, education, social media and survival.

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