Creating new jobs not enough
Prothom Alo (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
In a densely populated country like Bangladesh with a large youth population, there is no more significant economic indicator than employment, particularly for the youth.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- In July 2024, the initiation of the mass uprising began with the students’ movement against quotas in government jobs.
- According to IMF forecasts, about 40 per cent of jobs worldwide are within the influence of AI. The organisation warns that young new entrants to the labour market are initially at the most risk because AI can easily perform many of the routine tasks on which early-stage jobs depend.
- First, the pledge of creating 10 million jobs should be evaluated based on the quality of work, and industrial incentives and export support should be linked to job creation and skill development.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | July 2024 | “In July 2024, the initiation of the mass uprising began with the students’ movement against quotas in government jobs.” |
Figure | 14 million | “According to the World Bank, from 2016 to 2022, while 14 million young people in Bangladesh reached working age, only 8.7 million new employment opportunities were added.” |
Figure | 70% | “Among those who have found work, about 70% have been engaged in low-productivity agriculture.” |
Figure | 10 million | “The government’s pledge to create 10 million jobs in five years is effectively a commitment to Gen-Z. However, the big question is, what will the nature of this employment be?” |
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
In a densely populated country like Bangladesh with a large youth population, there is no more significant economic indicator than employment, particularly for the youth. In July 2024, the initiation of the mass uprising began with the students’ movement against quotas in government jobs. The onset of a movement regarding employment was not coincidental. In an economy where opportunities for secure and decent jobs are very limited, government jobs had become one of the most reliable paths to attaining security and social status. Two years later, the issue of employment has become even more intense.
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.In July 2024, the initiation of the mass uprising began with the students’ movement against quotas in government _____.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.The onset of a movement regarding employment was not coincidental.
3.In a densely populated country like Bangladesh with a large youth population, there is no more significant economic indicator than employment, particularly for the youth.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Jobs
Many university graduates cannot find jobs. What are the causes, and what can be done about it?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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