Technology has completely transformed how we live, from the way we work and stay connected to how we find information and entertain ourselves. Think about it, over 90% of Americans now have broadband, and more than half the world is online; which is a huge leap from just 7% twenty years ago. The internet, paired […]

Bangladeshi workers overseas employment has a long history, with people moving across the Bengal delta for centuries. Today, labor migration continues to play a vital role in the country’s economy, with around 500,000 Bangladeshis leaving each year to work abroad. In 2022, a record 1.3 million workers were sent overseas, with the majority in low-skilled

Women in Bangladesh, who make up nearly half the population, still face significant challenges in accessing quality education, women’s skill development, and well-paying jobs.  Their labor force participation is just 36.3%, compared to 81.4% for men. Additionally, 85% of employed women are in low-paying, informal jobs with little chance for career advancement or economic security.

Bangladesh, with its 165 million people and growing economy, is rapidly becoming a key player in the global market. Over the past decade, the country has seen impressive growth, mainly due to its $31.5 billion ready-made garment (RMG) industry and strong remittance inflows. In 2021, Bangladesh’s GDP hit $354.24 billion, with a growth rate of

A significant skills gap in Bangladesh is affecting both education and the job market, posing a threat to the country’s socioeconomic progress. Rapid technological advancements and evolving job markets have created a mismatch between what students are learning and what employers need. Essential skills like communication and English proficiency are in high demand, yet many

Over the past twenty years, Bangladesh has made significant economic progress, moving from one of the world’s poorest nations in 1971 to achieving lower-middle-income status by 2015. The country is on track to graduate from the UN’s Least Developed Countries (LDC) list by 2026, driven by strong demographic growth, booming ready-made garment (RMG) exports, steady