Bangladesh may have an ambitious economic growth target, but the sad truth is that we are lagging behind in building a skilled workforce that can get us there.
Nearly 90% of our workers are untrained, and this skill gap is holding us behind, particularly in the construction, RMG, and agro-food sectors.
It is of the greatest importance for educational and training institutions, as well as employers, to address this skill dearth at all levels.
Widescale educational reform is needed, so that the large number of young people who enter the job market every year, do so equipped with inventive and adaptable skills sets, ready for the global economy.