Unemployment

Unemployment

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29% of highly educated Bangladeshi youth unemployed, half work below qualifications: IMF

The IMF warns that skills mismatches, limited quality jobs and AI-driven changes in hiring are compounding employment challenges for young Bangladeshis.

A delegation led by JnU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Rais Uddin paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban today, 21 September 2026. Photo: PID

President stresses technical, technology education to reduce unemployment

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For every 100 educated Bangladeshi youths entering job market, 36 remain unemployed: IMF

Govt moves to fill 5.2 lakh vacant posts to speed up activities

Govt moves to fill 5.2 lakh vacant posts to speed up activities

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury speaks in the 13th parliament. File Photo: Screengrab

Labour force stands at 7.17cr and 26.2 lakh unemployed as of 2024: Khosru

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10 projects underway, 6 others planned to address youth unemployment: Aminul

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Workers call for reversal of textile mill closure decision amid fear of job losses

Dr CR Abrar. Illustration: TBS

Govt to recruit over 67,000 teachers to fill vacant posts: Education Adviser

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1.4m jobs lost in decade despite 10% industrial growth: Study

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At a glance: Division-wise unemployed population in 2024

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Degrees of despair: Why university graduates can’t find work

Salehuddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS

Employment remains big challenge as jobs hinge on private sector: Adviser Salehuddin

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Unemployment rises to 3.66% in 2024 – higher among educated