vocational training

The reality of vocational training for Bangladeshi women

Are vocational training programs in Bangladesh truly empowering women? We explore the barriers to employment and the reality of the TVET system.
22 August 2026

Youth unemployment is a growing concern for South Asia

The world's greatest untapped resource is not oil, data, or capital—it's the energy and the potential of the youth.
17 July 2025

Technical, Vocational Education: 73pc graduates earn less than Tk 10k per month

About 73 percent of technical graduates earn less than Tk 10,000 per month, as most job opportunities offer poor salaries due to a lack of skills and a mismatch between supply and demand, as per a study by Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
2 November 2024

School offers more than education

Children at Sirajganj's Kagmari char are now free from the hassle of making risky journeys to school on boats. They thank O Aa Ka Kha School, the brainchild of Sirajganj resident Dr Nazmul Islam, for that. The school not only saves the little learners' time but also provides them with education materials at a monthly fee of Tk 10 only.
5 November 2018