Youth employment

UNDP, UNICEF launch green careers campaign targeting 500 million young people

From ecosystem restoration to sustainable finance and creative industries, the initiative highlights diverse career pathways while addressing gaps...

Bangladesh youth seek greater role in governance and reform processes

A policy brief highlights gaps in youth representation and employment, as government officials outline skills initiatives and plans for...

Plan International Bangladesh selected as social norms agency for EARN project

The partnership will focus on barriers limiting rural women’s access to skills training and jobs, supporting EARN’s target of...

Bangladesh urged to adopt people-focused budget for women and climate

Economists and policymakers urged Bangladesh to prioritise women, youth employment and climate resilience in the 2026-27 budget amid inflation,...

Dhaka battery rickshaw boom fuels risky jobs lead

Battery-run rickshaws are transforming Dhaka’s transport and youth livelihoods, but weak regulation is driving unsafe work, traffic chaos, rising...