In the domestic market, therefore, annually 1.6 million jobs on average have to be created,” he said. So, 6 percent GDP growth means 1.5 million jobs have been created,” he explained. Rahman said in Bangladesh, construction and infrastructure development getting priority means unskilled jobs are being created. The finance minister said a considerable number of jobs will be created through various projects under development schemes of the government. The NSDA will take steps to enhance the overall productivity in the country through coordination among all ongoing skills development activities undertaken by the 22 ministries/divisions.

Source: bd News24 June 01, 2017 18:33 UTC