demographic dividend

World Youth Skills Day / Bangladesh’s youth should be empowered through skills and apprenticeship

With over 60 percent of its population under the age of 35, the country holds immense promise in the form of a demographic dividend.

World Population Day / Three realities, one future: Why youth voice must shape population policy

Bangladesh risks missing the full benefits of its demographic dividend.

We must save the youth from losing their way

Today, Bangladesh stands at the edge of a demographic paradox.

Underinvestment threatens Bangladesh's demographic dividend

The major challenge lies in prioritisation of the policies and the lack of consistent follow-up mechanisms.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Of rivers and people

The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.

Demographic dividend: How long can Bangladesh enjoy it?

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.

Let not female workers lose out

Government must be serious about decreasing women NEET

Harvesting demographic dividends

As per the Labour Force Survey 2022, the number of unemployed graduates doubled in five years.

Why are so many graduates jobless?

BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth

July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

Bangladesh’s youth should be empowered through skills and apprenticeship

With over 60 percent of its population under the age of 35, the country holds immense promise in the form of a demographic dividend.

July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025

Three realities, one future: Why youth voice must shape population policy

Bangladesh risks missing the full benefits of its demographic dividend.

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

We must save the youth from losing their way

Today, Bangladesh stands at the edge of a demographic paradox.

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025

Underinvestment threatens Bangladesh's demographic dividend

The major challenge lies in prioritisation of the policies and the lack of consistent follow-up mechanisms.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Of rivers and people

The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Demographic dividend: How long can Bangladesh enjoy it?

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.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Let not female workers lose out

Government must be serious about decreasing women NEET

December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023

Harvesting demographic dividends

As per the Labour Force Survey 2022, the number of unemployed graduates doubled in five years.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Why are so many graduates jobless?

BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

Bangladesh must invest in youth development

The country has an unprecedented upsurge of young people in its demography.