Bangladesh has
a massive working-age population, but due to slow job creation, low female
labor force participation, and a persistent skills deficit, the country is
failing to capitalize on its favorable demographic dividend.
As a result,
it is missing its high production targets and economic growth goals. This
alarming picture was revealed in the World Bank’s 2026 report titled “Demographic
Change in South Asia: From Tailwinds to Headwinds for Development.” The report
was published on...
