Unemployment among educated people rises, alongside lack of skills
Prothom Alo (English) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬
Sabbir Rahman completed his post-graduation two years ago. Although he finished his institutional degree, his studying hasn't stopped.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Although he finished his institutional degree, his studying hasn't stopped.
- In other words, there are 480,000 more highly educated unemployed than eight years ago, representing a 119 per cent increase.
- While 20 per cent of male graduates face unemployment, it's about 34 per cent for females.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 70 per cent | “The University Grants Commission's (UGC) annual report last year stated that about 60–70 per cent of the country's graduates come from the National University.” |
Date | June 2026 | “BDJobs provided this information, analysing data from January to June 2026.” |
Figure | 119 per cent | “In other words, there are 480,000 more highly educated unemployed than eight years ago, representing a 119 per cent increase.” |
Figure | 3 per cent | “The majority of them are young, with 76. 3 per cent 15 to 29.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A document containing a certified statement.
“Even though he received a certificate from the National University after his studies, he doubts its value in entering professional life.”
The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).
Synonyms: scale
“Sabbir Rahman completed his post-graduation two years ago.”
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.
“Although he finished his institutional degree, his studying hasn't stopped.”
The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.
“He still has to study, but not university curriculums—rather, job preparation materials.”
To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
“Reflecting on the first day of his university life, he told Prothom Alo, "I was so excited that day, but now I’m equally frustrated."”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Sabbir Rahman completed his post-graduation two years ago. Although he finished his institutional degree, his studying hasn't stopped. He still has to study, but not university curriculums—rather, job preparation materials. He stays with friends in a mess in Agargaon, Dhaka. Regularly, he applies for government jobs and sits for exams but has not yet secured a job.
Sabbir completed his post-graduation in social work under the National University from a government college in Tangail. Even though he received a certificate from the National University after his studies, he doubts its value in entering professional life. Reflecting on the first day of his university life, he told Prothom Alo, "I was so excited that day, but now I’m equally frustrated."
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Questions 1–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
1.Even though he received a certificate from the National University after his studies, he doubts its value in entering professional life.
2.Sabbir completed his post-graduation in social work under the National University from a government college in Tangail.
3.Regularly, he applies for government jobs and sits for exams but has not yet secured a job.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Jobs
Is it better to work for a large company or to start your own business? Give your opinion.
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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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।