demographic dividend in Bangladesh
Demographic dividend: How long can Bangladesh enjoy it?
The proportion of working-age people declined to 65.08 percent in 2023 from 66.58 percent in 2021, according to a survey of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). A year before, the proportion was 65.67 percent.
Bangladesh isn’t doing enough to cash in on its demographic dividend
The growth in Bangladesh's share of employment in industry is below the growth of other Asian economies at similar stages.
Harvesting demographic dividends
As per the Labour Force Survey 2022, the number of unemployed graduates doubled in five years.
An overview of the Labour Force Survey 2022
One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate
Utilise the demographic dividend as an asset, before it becomes a liability
To fully benefit from its demographic dividend, Bangladesh needs to prioritise improvement in education, healthcare and job opportunities for the youth, while ensuring social welfare and healthcare for the growing elderly population.
Excess of graduates, dissatisfied employers, and other issues in Bangladeshi higher education
Though millions of graduates are searching for suitable jobs, employers claim a shortage of skilled employees.
Spending All for Nothing
Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities
World population hits 8 billion: 3 takeaways for Bangladesh
The global population has crossed the eight billion milestone today and this landmark has resulted in people across the world focusing on demographic trends.
World population at 8 billion: Key messages for Bangladesh
How far have we come, and where are we headed?
Demographic dividend: How long can Bangladesh enjoy it?
The proportion of working-age people declined to 65.08 percent in 2023 from 66.58 percent in 2021, according to a survey of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). A year before, the proportion was 65.67 percent.
Bangladesh isn’t doing enough to cash in on its demographic dividend
The growth in Bangladesh's share of employment in industry is below the growth of other Asian economies at similar stages.
Harvesting demographic dividends
As per the Labour Force Survey 2022, the number of unemployed graduates doubled in five years.
An overview of the Labour Force Survey 2022
One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate
Utilise the demographic dividend as an asset, before it becomes a liability
To fully benefit from its demographic dividend, Bangladesh needs to prioritise improvement in education, healthcare and job opportunities for the youth, while ensuring social welfare and healthcare for the growing elderly population.
Excess of graduates, dissatisfied employers, and other issues in Bangladeshi higher education
Though millions of graduates are searching for suitable jobs, employers claim a shortage of skilled employees.
Spending All for Nothing
Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities
World population hits 8 billion: 3 takeaways for Bangladesh
The global population has crossed the eight billion milestone today and this landmark has resulted in people across the world focusing on demographic trends.
World population at 8 billion: Key messages for Bangladesh
How far have we come, and where are we headed?
How should we address our core labour market challenges?
We need a strategy to deal with youth unemployment and improve women's inclusion into the economy
