The combination of an economic slowdown and rising unemployment among youth and graduates has caused social ripples that could transform the nation's socio-economic landscape. Achieving low inflation or a stable currency is crucial, but if the result is jobless growth, social risks increase. Infrastructure investments and green transition projects should incorporate local hire and apprenticeship clauses to boost youth employment. Public works programmes targeted at youth, wage subsidies for youth employment, unemployment assistance linked to retraining and counselling, and mental health services must be expanded. The current economic slowdown and rising youth and graduate unemployment should not be seen as temporary setbacks but as alarms signalling structural bottlenecks.

Source: bd News24 October 31, 2025 18:20 UTC