jobless growth in Bangladesh

Jobless growth, gender gaps fuel poverty rise

The interim government must take urgent and decisive steps to address the country’s worsening employment crisis, declining educational outcomes, and persistent gender inequalities, said speakers at an event yesterday.

Economy expanded 50% in eight years, but jobs grew only 11%

Over the past eight years until fiscal year 2023-24, the country’s economy grew by more than 50 percent, painting a rosy picture of performance by major sectors, while the expansion did not translate into job creation.

Industrial output soars, but where are the jobs?

Over the past decade, more and more industries have sprung up across the country, steadily increasing production. But while output rose, factories did not open their doors to more workers.

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.

Education must not lead to joblessness

Align education and economic policies to utilise our labour force

Can we reverse the brain drain?

Create an enabling, inspiring ecosystem for our youth

Create opportunities for the educated unemployed

The World Bank’s latest report on Bangladesh draws a grim picture of the country’s employment scenario.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Create opportunities for the educated unemployed

The World Bank’s latest report on Bangladesh draws a grim picture of the country’s employment scenario.