labour market
We need a revitalised labour ministry
To put it mildly, the current state of the Ministry of Labour and Employment is disheartening. It must be revitalised
What does our labour market look like for educated youth?
The reason behind the educated youth’s overwhelming preference for public sector jobs, particularly those in Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), must be understood in a greater detail and also through a critical lens of youth unemployment.
Desperation deepens for informal workers
Inflation, lack of any scope to avail government opportunities are among reasons for the desperate state of informal workers
Why are so many graduates jobless?
BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth
Graduate unemployment: Who's to blame?
The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.
HarperCollins union begins strike, citing wages, diversity
In recent years, entry- and mid-level employees throughout publishing have been increasingly vocal on social media about their unhappiness with wages, workloads and diversity.
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
Post-Covid challenges for our labour market
Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.
With 53 Bangladeshi workers reaching Malaysia, labour market reopens after 3 years
The first batch of 53 workers reached Malaysia this morning (August 9, 2022) as the nation’s labour market resumed recruiting Bangladeshi workers after more than three years of suspension.
Labour market in Malaysia to resume soon: Minister
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad today in parliament says that the labour market in Malaysia will resume for Bangladeshi workers very soon.
Job market in Singapore still weak despite stronger economic growth
Singapore has been reporting more cheerful economic growth numbers this year but this pick-up is not translating into a stronger labour market.
Technical skills development
WHAT is now an established fact is that Bangladesh is a major supplier of labour in international markets. However, the country provides workers in the lower value segment of overseas labour market.