Unemployment problem in Bangladesh

Unemployment among graduates: Females still have highest rate

Although an increasing number of female students are coming out of universities every year, they continue to have the highest unemployment rate among graduates, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2022 released at the end of last week.

Unemployment rate keeps raising eyebrows

Masudur Rahman completed his post-graduation in economics from Sirajganj Government College last year.

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

‘Higher education is slave-generating’

It is time to hold the education industry accountable.

Post-Covid challenges for our labour market

Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.

We can’t let our demographic dividend just pass us by

Government must address rising unemployment as a matter of priority

High growth, fewer jobs

Bangladesh’s tremendous economic growth has been unable to create jobs proportionately over the past decade, raising questions about the significance of the growth for a large section of the population.

Quota reform alone can't solve youth unemployment

Now that the dust has temporarily settled from the recent agitation for reform of the quota system in government jobs, it is time to calmly reflect on the next steps needed to establish a system that is fair and equitable and makes best use of the potential in our youth.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Unemployment among graduates: Females still have highest rate

Although an increasing number of female students are coming out of universities every year, they continue to have the highest unemployment rate among graduates, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2022 released at the end of last week.

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Unemployment rate keeps raising eyebrows

Masudur Rahman completed his post-graduation in economics from Sirajganj Government College last year.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

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

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

‘Higher education is slave-generating’

It is time to hold the education industry accountable.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Post-Covid challenges for our labour market

Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

We can’t let our demographic dividend just pass us by

Government must address rising unemployment as a matter of priority

August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019

High growth, fewer jobs

Bangladesh’s tremendous economic growth has been unable to create jobs proportionately over the past decade, raising questions about the significance of the growth for a large section of the population.

April 22, 2018
April 22, 2018

Quota reform alone can't solve youth unemployment

Now that the dust has temporarily settled from the recent agitation for reform of the quota system in government jobs, it is time to calmly reflect on the next steps needed to establish a system that is fair and equitable and makes best use of the potential in our youth.

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