Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.

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.

The growth in Bangladesh's share of employment in industry is below the growth of other Asian economies at similar stages.

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

One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate

To fully benefit from its demographic dividend, Bangladesh needs to prioritise improvement in education, healthcare and job opportunities for the youth, while ensuring social welfare and healthcare for the growing elderly population.

Though millions of graduates are searching for suitable jobs, employers claim a shortage of skilled employees.

Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities

The global population has crossed the eight billion milestone today and this landmark has resulted in people across the world focusing on demographic trends.

How far have we come, and where are we headed?

We need a strategy to deal with youth unemployment and improve women's inclusion into the economy

The current state of faculty recruitment at universities in Bangladesh is far from ideal.

Lack of graduate employability has become a critical issue among higher education providers and employers in many places around the world.

What are the government’s plans with this huge population segment that is our youth, who are supposed to take the reins of our country in the future?

How does the government plan on utilising this significant chunk of the population?

Bangladesh is currently in an advantageous situation as the country could realise the potential of its demographic dividend.

The role of universities in creating innovation is vital. However, universities in our country are yet to play their due role in innovation.