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2024 Sees 13.5% Unemployment Among Graduates in Bangladesh

11/2/2025

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The unemployment rate for tertiary-educated people rose to 13.5% in 2024, with about 885,000 graduates jobless.
Overall unemployment reached 4.63% in 2024, affecting about 2.7 million people.
Global challenges and domestic instability slowed Bangladesh’s economy in 2024, despite a history of growth.
There is a persistent mismatch between university curricula and employer demand, leaving many graduates in low-paying informal jobs.

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Story summary

The unemployment rate for tertiary-educated people rose to 13.5% in 2024, with about 885,000 graduates jobless.
Overall unemployment reached 4.63% in 2024, affecting about 2.7 million people.
Global challenges and domestic instability slowed Bangladesh’s economy in 2024, despite a history of growth.
There is a persistent mismatch between university curricula and employer demand, leaving many graduates in low-paying informal jobs.