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.
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.