Experience Paradox
Bangladesh is producing graduates at a rate faster than it can employ them, with nearly four in ten young people classified as NEET. The country's education system focuses on certification rather than practical skills, leading to a mismatch between graduates and job requirements.
Bangladesh is producing graduates faster than it can employ them. Roughly two million young people enter the labour market annually, but many find their job prospects locked due to a system that was never properly built to connect education to employment. Nearly four in ten young Bangladeshis are classified as NEET, a rate that has nearly doubled since 2016. The education system prioritizes certification over practical skill formation, resulting in graduates lacking work-ready competencies. Employers have responded by implementing experience requirements for entry-level roles, creating a barrier for new entrants. The government has launched initiatives, including a $300 million project with the World Bank to deliver skills training to rural NEET youth.
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