World Bank Highlights Skills Gap Among Bangladesh’s University Graduates

On 2 November, reporting on a World Bank assessment highlighted that around 44% of university graduates in Bangladesh are employed in informal jobs, reflecting a gap between education outcomes and formal labour-market demand. The findings underline the need for stronger professional training, practical skills and industry-linked education. No specific programme budget was announced. This creates opportunities for universities, vocational institutes, corporate training providers and recruitment consultancies to develop job-oriented learning programmes. HPC can support institutional partnerships, training-provider sourcing and collaboration between educational organisations and employers.