BD ranks 105th on Good Life Index 2026

Bangladesh continues to trail behind several neighbouring countries in overall quality of life, according to the latest Good Life Index 2026.
The South Asian country shared 105th position with Vanuatu in the list, securing 57.3 scores, reveals the index, released by CS Global Partners.
The index, which combines the Human Development Index (HDI) and Environmental Performance Index (EPI), highlights disparities in health, education, living standards and environmental sustainability across nations.
While Bangladesh has made steady progress in socio-economic indicators over the past decade, its overall standing remains in the lower-middle tier globally.
Regional disparities are further evident when compared with emerging Asian benchmarks such as Malaysia or Thailand, which rank significantly higher due to better environmental governance and higher per capita income levels.
The report underscores that economic growth alone is insufficient, as countries achieving higher rankings demonstrate a balanced approach combining social welfare and environmental sustainability.
Top countries in the list are: Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Denmark, Luxembourg, Hong Kong (SAR China), Monaco.
Of them, Norway and Germany share the top position at rank 1 with a score of 89.9
On the other hand, low ranking countries include Burkina Faso, Afghanistan, Yemen, Burundi, Niger, Mali, Central African Republic, Chad, South Sudan, and Somalia.
CS Global Partners is a London-based advisory firm specialising in citizenship and residency solutions.

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