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Bangladesh BPO Sector Faces Crisis Amid AI Job Cuts

4/20/2025

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BPO Sector Struggles

In Bangladesh, the BPO sector is grappling with drastic job cuts as AI automation slashes employment from 55 to just 10 in certain firms. Compounding the issue, outdated labor statistics obscure the real unemployment rate, potentially soaring from 3.5% to 5.9%. Experts are calling for urgent reforms to ensure accurate policymaking and protect workers' futures.

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BPO Sector Struggles

In Bangladesh, the BPO sector is grappling with drastic job cuts as AI automation slashes employment from 55 to just 10 in certain firms. Compounding the issue, outdated labor statistics obscure the real unemployment rate, potentially soaring from 3.5% to 5.9%. Experts are calling for urgent reforms to ensure accurate policymaking and protect workers' futures.

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