Youth unemployment in Bangladesh is aggravated by a shortage of job opportunities that fail to match the number of graduates entering the labor market each year. The root cause of this problem is the insufficient public and private investments, which do not align with the economy’s demand for jobs. As a result, education systems in Bangladesh are not equipping youth with the skills needed for employability. Every year, around two million young people enter the job market, but many are either unemployed or stuck in irregular jobs. Unemployment is especially high among those with secondary-level education (28%) and even among tertiary-educated youth (13.4%).

Furthermore, nearly 30% of youth are neither in education, employment, nor training (NEET), signaling a growing problem. If these trends continue, the situation may worsen further. Youth unemployment is not only a national concern but also a global issue, particularly in developing countries, where it brings severe social, economic, political, and psychological consequences. The International Labor Organization (ILO) reports that the number of unemployed youth worldwide has reached alarming levels, with over 70.9 million young people currently without jobs.

CCDB is implementing a project titled “Creating Youth Employment and Child Protection (CYE&CP)” in the Satkhira District of Bangladesh, aimed at enhancing the well-being of the youth community. The project envisions creating progressive, self-respecting, positive-thinking, and forward-looking youth who can contribute to the prosperity and glory of Bangladesh. This initiative is financially supported by Kerk in Actie.