Protect Our Migrant Workers’ Rights 

Dear Sir,

The rising number of educated unemployed youths is a serious concern for the country. According to the BBS Labour Force Survey 2024, around 2.624 million people are unemployed, with a significant proportion being highly educated young people. Yet, employment opportunities are not expanding in line with the growing number of graduates entering the job market.

Many young people spend years preparing for government jobs, losing valuable time amid uncertainty. We need to shift from a job-seeking mindset towards skills development, self-employment and entrepreneurship.

The government should strengthen employment-oriented education and vocational training, provide easier access to finance for young entrepreneurs and improve market access for their products. Freelancing also offers considerable potential, and young people engaged in this sector need better training, policy support and access to finance.

Our large youth population can become a demographic dividend only if we create decent and sustainable employment opportunities. Tackling youth unemployment must therefore be treated as a national priority.

Mehedi Hasan Rabbi
Former Student, Jagannath University