jobless growth in Bangladesh

Economy expanded 50% in eight years, but jobs grew only 11%

Over the past eight years until fiscal year 2023-24, the country’s economy grew by more than 50 percent, painting a rosy picture of performance by major sectors, while the expansion did not translate into job creation.

Industrial output soars, but where are the jobs?

Over the past decade, more and more industries have sprung up across the country, steadily increasing production. But while output rose, factories did not open their doors to more workers.

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.

Education must not lead to joblessness

Align education and economic policies to utilise our labour force

Can we reverse the brain drain?

Create an enabling, inspiring ecosystem for our youth

Create opportunities for the educated unemployed

The World Bank’s latest report on Bangladesh draws a grim picture of the country’s employment scenario.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

Economy expanded 50% in eight years, but jobs grew only 11%

Over the past eight years until fiscal year 2023-24, the country’s economy grew by more than 50 percent, painting a rosy picture of performance by major sectors, while the expansion did not translate into job creation.

July 20, 2025
July 20, 2025

Industrial output soars, but where are the jobs?

Over the past decade, more and more industries have sprung up across the country, steadily increasing production. But while output rose, factories did not open their doors to more workers.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Education must not lead to joblessness

Align education and economic policies to utilise our labour force

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024

Can we reverse the brain drain?

Create an enabling, inspiring ecosystem for our youth

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Create opportunities for the educated unemployed

The World Bank’s latest report on Bangladesh draws a grim picture of the country’s employment scenario.