Tag: Skill Development

11 news articles tagged with "Skill Development"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 22, 2026

Bangladesh Educated Youth Unemployment Hits 36 Percent: IMF Flags AI Risk

The IMF has flagged that 36 per cent of Bangladesh's educated young people are unemployed, with Asia-Pacific director Krishna Srinivasan warning that AI adoption could deepen labour-market pressures unless skills development keeps pace.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

PM Tarique Targets Semiconductor as Bangladesh's Next Growth Engine After RMG

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026 at Novo Theatre, Dhaka, declaring semiconductors as Bangladesh's next major growth engine after RMG and unveiling tax waivers, cash incentives, and Tk 5 crore in annual startup grants.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

Bangladesh Enters Global Semiconductor Race with 25% Export Incentive

Bangladesh has stepped into the global chip race with a 25% export incentive for semiconductor design, testing, and packaging services, signaling ambitions beyond traditional garment exports.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 19, 2026

BGMEA and ILO Deepen Collaboration to Drive Better Lives for Bangladesh RMG Workers

BGMEA and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have reaffirmed their commitment to driving better lives for ready-made garment workers through expanded collaboration on skills, wellbeing, and social dialogue.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 15, 2026

BGMEA Launches Structured Dialogue Initiative to Strengthen Bangladesh's SME Apparel Exporters

BGMEA hosted an interactive dialogue with SME member factories, forming a working committee led by Director Ms. Rumana Rashid to address challenges in buyer engagement, sustainability compliance, and access to finance.

RMG & Textile Jul 21, 2026

BKMEA President Charts AI and Sustainability as Future Pillars at BAYLA Summit 2026

BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem highlighted AI, sustainability, and future leadership as key pillars for Bangladesh knitwear industry at the BAYLA Future Summit 2026.

Tech & Innovation Jul 20, 2026

BGMEA Flags AI, Skilled Workforce, and Leadership as Pillars of Apparel Sector Growth

BGMEA has identified artificial intelligence adoption, workforce skill development, and next-generation leadership as the three strategic pillars required to sustain Bangladesh's apparel export competitiveness in a rapidly technology-driven global market.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Oct 17, 2026

Bangladesh To Propose Human Resource Development Special Zone During PM Visit To Japan For Skilled Migration

Bangladesh will propose a jointly financed Human Resource Development Special Zone during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to Japan, aiming to expand skilled migration and improve employment opportunities for young Bangladeshis.

Economy & Finance Oct 15, 2026

Prime Bank Launches Student Education Programme With SIMEC Foundation

Prime Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SIMEC Foundation to launch Building Better Citizens in Bangladesh, an academic programme for students.

Tech & Innovation Sep 29, 2026

Bangladesh To Establish First AI Training Centres In Sylhet To Equip Youth For AI, IT-Related Work: Commerce Minister Muktadir

Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has announced the government will set up several artificial intelligence (AI) training centres in Sylhet — the first of their kind in Bangladesh — to equip young people with AI and IT skills.

Economy & Finance Sep 29, 2026

IFIC Bank Awards Research Grants And Scholarships To 80 Dhaka University Students For 2026

IFIC Bank PLC has awarded research grants and scholarships to 80 students of the University of Dhaka under the IFIC Bank Trust Fund, with grants going to 50 students and scholarships to 30 students from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic sessions.

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