Items considered to be necessities in urban areas of Bangladesh, 2000

Rank Items Yes (%)
1 Three meals a day for children 91.1
2 Two meals a day for adults 85.7
3 Having quilt for every member of the household 79.1
4 Milk for babies 78.0
5 Celebration of religious festivals 77.5
6 Have pillow for every member of the household 76.1
7 One pair of all-weather shoes 73.0
8 Having charger or hurricane lamp 69.9
9 Regular monthly savings 69.2
10 A fan for home 63.7
11 Warm clothes and blankets 62.7
12 Fresh fruits or vegetables every day 60.2
13 Separate bed for every children 10+ 56.9
14 Having an umbrella 56.4
15 Having a radio or TV with cable connection 54.9
16 Meat or fish or vegetables equivalent every other day 52.9
17 Best outfit for special occasions 52.1

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