PROFILE-Why helping the poor is an obsession for BRAC founder Fazle Abed
Fazle Abed's work led him to win the 2014 Trust Women Hero Award, chosen from 150 nominations
Youth bulge could unleash rapid economic growth
"Take advantage of their energy, creativity and innovation to develop their economies and societies"
FACTBOX-Where is slavery most prevalent?
Nearly 36 million people around the world are enslaved, global index on modern slavery shows
Nearly 36 mln people are slaves, Qatar in focus: global index
Ten countries alone account for 71 percent of the world's slaves
Refugee food rations cut in half in Kenya due to "immense" global needs
Crises elsewhere, such as Syria and Central African Republic, are putting pressure on limited funds
Rebels accuse S.Sudan army of breaking truce deal hours after signing
Conflict has killed more than 10,000 people, driven 1 million from their homes and raised spectre of famine
Mediator says South Sudan rivals agree to end war
Fighting erupted last December in South Sudan after months of political tension between President Salva Kiir and sacked deputy, Riek Machar