Over 1 lakh youth with higher academic degrees joined the already long rally of graduates in a gruelling search for jobs last year, according to the latest official data, as experts point to an oversupply of graduates and a lack of skills among them.

In an interview with The Daily Star, Iqbal Bahar Zahid talks about how his foundation seeks to help Bangladeshis become entrepreneurs, and improve their lives and the society.

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

Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh