Bangladesh Addresses Educated Unemployment Through Enhanced Skills Training Programs

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu emphasized the importance of technical education and self-employment for Bangladesh's youth during a ceremony in Rangpur.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque emphasizes the role of employment and sports in preventing social crimes among young people.

The Bangladeshi government is taking significant steps to broaden technical education, aiming to provide students with skills that meet both national and global demands.

Bangladesh's Education Minister unveiled an extensive plan to reform the education system, emphasizing technical and vocational training.

Bangladesh's government is making strides to professionalize sports and support athletes, according to Minister Dr. Zahid Hossain.

A nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has been launched to enhance the technological capabilities of young people.

A technical skills fair in Bagerhat seeks to expand employment and livelihood opportunities for youth through vocational training.

Bangladesh's Social Welfare Minister Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain emphasized the government's commitment to creating an inclusive society, highlighting women's economic empowerment initiatives.

Prime Minister's adviser on education, Dr Mahdi Amin, announced plans to build innovation hubs and startup ecosystems at universities across the country.

Bangladesh and Kosovo aim to establish a government-to-government mechanism for the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo, ensuring a transparent and orderly process.

A workshop in Dhaka highlighted the challenges and opportunities for Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Greece, emphasizing the need for skill development and safe migration practices.

A seminar in Dhaka highlighted Japan's growing demand for skilled Bangladeshi workers, emphasizing language proficiency, technical skills, and workplace discipline.

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called on the Maldives to create more job opportunities for Bangladeshi nationals to strengthen bilateral ties.

A new initiative has been launched to equip 500 young people in Dhaka and Chattogram with skills in mobile phone repairing and entrepreneurship.

Bangladeshi workers will soon have new employment opportunities in Malaysia as the labour market is set to reopen in the last week of August.

Bangladesh and Japan held a human resource matching seminar to explore greater opportunities for Bangladeshi skilled workers in Japan's labor market.

A two-day national job fair 'Jobspecs 2026' commenced at the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, connecting students with top employers.

Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) inaugurated 'i Tech & Consultancy' to facilitate global job opportunities.

Malaysia will start recruiting Bangladeshi workers for all sectors from the last week of August, according to Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson Mahdi Amin.

Sharmeen Akhter, a visually impaired woman from Satkhira, has finally been appointed as a junior officer at the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL).

Bangladesh and Malaysia have held productive talks aimed at strengthening labour market cooperation, expanding employment opportunities, and enhancing manpower exports.

Bangladesh fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain inspired aspiring fast bowlers to focus on speed and accuracy during the launch of the nationwide Robi Bowler Hunt programme.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has publicly endorsed Lamine Yamal's bid for the Ballon d'Or, highlighting the young winger's self-confidence and exceptional performance this season.

Gas supply to industrial units across Bangladesh has started improving, bringing relief to businesses.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for increased investment in Sylhet’s tourism, tea, fisheries, and other industries.

Robi Axiata and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have launched 'Robi Bowler Hunt', a nationwide initiative to identify and develop promising fast bowlers and spinners.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Cairo to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi amid rising tensions over Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the United States increased by 11.42 percent year-on-year in the first two months of the current fiscal year.

Moody's Ratings has improved Bangladesh’s sovereign outlook to stable from negative, citing a strengthened external position and eased political and economic pressures.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange experienced a rebound today as bargain hunting returned across the board, driven by improved investor confidence following recent assurances from the Prime Minister.

National Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto emphasizes the Bangladesh Premier League's (BPL) importance in providing opportunities for young players.

With the Ballon d'Or voting closing in, top football stars are aggressively campaigning for the prestigious award.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned of the most serious and sustained trade disruptions in living memory, with potential severe economic consequences.

Russia has called for space to remain free of weapons following the US deployment of 'on-orbit space control weapons'.

The Kremlin has welcomed US President Donald Trump's proposal for a truce between Russia and Ukraine on striking energy targets.

Nearly five million people in Bihar, India, are grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding, as authorities work to provide essential aid and relief.

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, highlighting heightened security concerns on the alliance's eastern flank amid Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine.

The government has proposed a Tk 1,153.60 crore project to expand the existing Barishal Cantonment at Lebukhali into a full-fledged international-standard military facility.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen visited BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.