Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.
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.
The growth in Bangladesh's share of employment in industry is below the growth of other Asian economies at similar stages.
As per the Labour Force Survey 2022, the number of unemployed graduates doubled in five years.
One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate
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.
Though millions of graduates are searching for suitable jobs, employers claim a shortage of skilled employees.
Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities
The global population has crossed the eight billion milestone today and this landmark has resulted in people across the world focusing on demographic trends.
Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.
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.
The growth in Bangladesh's share of employment in industry is below the growth of other Asian economies at similar stages.
As per the Labour Force Survey 2022, the number of unemployed graduates doubled in five years.
One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate
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.
Though millions of graduates are searching for suitable jobs, employers claim a shortage of skilled employees.
Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities
The global population has crossed the eight billion milestone today and this landmark has resulted in people across the world focusing on demographic trends.
How far have we come, and where are we headed?
