International Day for the Eradication of Poverty October 17, 2016
- The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993. It promotes people's awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
- The World Bank is going to observe End Poverty Day in Bangladesh this year 2016 in acknowledgment of the country's remarkable success in reducing poverty.