Youth employment

Time is running out for our demographic dividend

Bangladesh is now home to more than 17.5 crore people. Roughly one in four is 15-29 years of age, a cohort of around 4.7 crore, larger than the population of many countries.
11 July 2026

Our 'demographic dividend' at risk: Help the NEET generation urgently

When Rina finished secondary school in a small town near Khulna, she expected her education would open doors. It did not.
15 January 2026

Don't muck up youth skills training

Madaripur case shows how haphazardly these programmes are being run
22 October 2023

Are we underutilising the potential of our youth?

The obstacles to youth economic engagement are as multifaceted as they are complex.
8 August 2023

Young people need more economic opportunities

Authorities must not let our demographic dividend go to waste
10 April 2023