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Prolonged closure of Sylhet 'Stone Quarries' pushes thousands into unemployment
Thousands of workers face dire circumstances as the ongoing closure of Sylhets major stone quarriesBholaganj, Jaflong, and Bichnakandicontinues, despite a recent High Court ruling permitting extraction through traditional methods. The quarries, once vibrant hubs of economic activity, have been...
What lies ahead for the youth?
A survey by the private organization Youth Matters reveals that 42% of Bangladeshi youth aspire to move abroad. Is this number surprisingly low or high? It likely depends on the demographic surveyed. If the sample included youth from both urban and rural areas, the figure might be representative....
Govt plans to integrate 'Three Zero' theory with SDG activities
The government is exploring the incorporation of the Three Zero theory, developed by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to government policymakers, applying this theory at both public and private levels could significantly...
UK believes weight loss drug could ease unemployment
Weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. In the United Kingdom, the government is hoping they might also improve public finances, eyeing their use to help unemployed people re-enter the workforce and ultimately save money on health...
CA for building “World of Three Zeros”
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has delivered a compelling call to action for world leaders to build a World of Three Zeros, a world free from poverty, unemployment, and net carbon emissions, reports BSS. He made the call in a video message played at the G20 Social Summit held in Rio de...
Those creating jobs are the ones facing harassment: Mintoo
Former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Abdul Awal Mintoo, said that those striving to create employment in the country through investment are the ones facing harassment, despite their significant contributions to the economy. There are two...
Govt to boost rural employment with new projects
The interim government has initiated new development projects and plans to amend and refine the ongoing projects aiming at injecting fresh capital into rural areas, reports UNB. In an effort to revitalize rural economies and generate employment, the move comes as the government acknowledges the...