The interim government must take urgent and decisive steps to address the country’s worsening employment crisis, declining educational outcomes, and persistent gender inequalities, said speakers at an event yesterday.

The powerful waves of the July uprising swept through Bangladesh, igniting hopes for a better future and demanding justice, employment, and dignity for the masses.

The Daily Star (TDS): Considering that employment was one of the core issues fueling the recent uprising, what measures should the government implement to address this challenge?

Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh