The BNP government plans to create 1 crore jobs over the next five years, with a greater focus on the services and less pressure on the industrial sector. This means the services sector will have to provide nearly 60 percent of the target.

The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.

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

Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.

A study by Underprivileged Children's Education Programme (UCEP) has found that a considerable number of girls are unaware of the prospects of technical education despite the government's efforts to prioritise this skill-based education.

There is need for a well-designed and effective industrial policy wherein monetary (interest rate subsidies) and fiscal incentives (reduced taxes or tax holidays) should be transparent and time-bound.