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Educated but Underemployed: The Disconnect Between Degrees and Jobs in Bangladesh

September 12, 2024

Understanding the disconnect between degrees and jobs in Bangladesh Md. Zarif Rahman, and Kazi Ferdous Pavel This article was originally published in Dhaka Tribune on September 12, 2024. Bangladesh is…

Team Diversity Engages Dhaka’s Gender-Diverse Youth Community to Discuss Job Market Barriers

September 10, 2024

Diversity is the beauty of a community, where differences in ethnicity, gender, race, color, and customs coexist. However, it is essential for the state to ensure that everyone is included…

Youth for Policy’s Initiative Advocates Better Support for Disabled Students

September 5, 2024

Children with disabilities face significant challenges in schools, including a lack of specialized teachers, inadequate support systems, and insufficient awareness of their needs. Many schools fail to assess individual disabilities,…

Youths at the Forefront of Bangladesh 2.0: Driving Fairness, Inclusivity, and Democracy

September 2, 2024

In the drive for a fairer, more inclusive, and democratic Bangladesh, youth are taking the lead, shaping the nation’s future. Motivated by their struggles, they are working closely with stakeholders…

Sharing Learning from IID’s Social Accountability Mechanism with the Regional Partners

August 30, 2024

IID, one of the OC2 grantees, shared the learnings of the social accountability mechanism from its e!quality project in Bangladesh and highlighted its efforts to engage young people in advancing…

Youth for Policy Mobilizes Relief Efforts for Flood-Affected Communities Across Bangladesh

August 8, 2024

In response to the devastating floods that impacted over 5.8 million people in Bangladesh, Youth for Policy (YfP), in collaboration with Riddhi Prokashon and local youth organizations, has launched a…

Youth for Policy Leads Efforts for a Cleaner, More United Bangladesh!

August 7, 2024

As part of Rebuild Bangladesh initiative, Youth for Policy (YfP) is spearheading initiatives to promote peace and unity in Bangladesh. Volunteers have dedicated their efforts to environmental cleanup and community…

Paving the Way for Early Education Insights through ELANA’s Final Data Collection

July 29, 2024

IID has successfully wrapped up the final data collection phase of the ELANA (Early Language and Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) initiative, marking a step forward in evaluating early childhood education…

Youth for Policy Launches Initiative to Equip Future Leaders with Transferrable Skills

July 15, 2024

As the future of work rapidly evolves, businesses predict a significant shift in core skills by 2027, making nearly half of current skills obsolete. To stay ahead, young leaders must…

Redefining Education in Bangladesh: Embracing Play to Cultivate a Generation of Joyful Learners

July 6, 2024

“Shifting from a stress-laden, exam-focused system to one that values holistic, engaging, and playful experiences can transform education into a joyful journey of discovery. “ Kazi Ferdous Pavel Md. Zarif…

Youth Global Citizens Lead Policy Solutions for Sustainable Practices

July 3, 2024

Young global citizens are vital for achieving sustainability by creating innovative solutions and promoting sustainable practices. At Policy Hackathon 2024, youths from six districts showed how they can solve local…

Youth Volunteers Unite to Create Comprehensive Monitoring Mechanism

July 2, 2024

Youth leadership and ownership are pivotal for sustainable community engagement and development. To ensure youth-driven initiatives are effective and impactful, a robust monitoring mechanism is essential. On July 1, 2024,…