unemployment rate

US jobless rate jumps

US job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8 percent and wage gains moderated, suggesting that labour market conditions were easing and cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates this month.

Unemployment rate keeps raising eyebrows

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

Labour Force Survey 2022: Agriculture still main job generator

It seems the Bangladesh economy is stuck in a time warp, going by the latest edition of the Labour Force Survey unveiled yesterday.

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

Why the growing unemployment rate should worry us

When I approached a car insurance company to discuss ways to reduce my insurance cost, the manager advised me to take a study course on defensive driving,

THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN BANGLADESH / Is it a sustained driver of economic growth and employment creation?

There is need for a well-designed and effective industrial policy wherein monetary (interest rate subsidies) and fiscal incentives (reduced taxes or tax holidays) should be transparent and time-bound.

US adds 295,000 jobs in February

The US economy adds 295,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate fell to 5.5% from 5.7%

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

US jobless rate jumps

US job growth picked up in August, but the unemployment rate jumped to 3.8 percent and wage gains moderated, suggesting that labour market conditions were easing and cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates this month.

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.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Labour Force Survey 2022: Agriculture still main job generator

It seems the Bangladesh economy is stuck in a time warp, going by the latest edition of the Labour Force Survey unveiled yesterday.

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

May 20, 2018
May 20, 2018

Why the growing unemployment rate should worry us

When I approached a car insurance company to discuss ways to reduce my insurance cost, the manager advised me to take a study course on defensive driving,

May 9, 2015
May 9, 2015

Is it a sustained driver of economic growth and employment creation?

There is need for a well-designed and effective industrial policy wherein monetary (interest rate subsidies) and fiscal incentives (reduced taxes or tax holidays) should be transparent and time-bound.

March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015

US adds 295,000 jobs in February

The US economy adds 295,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate fell to 5.5% from 5.7%