Max Tuñón

Across workplaces, civic organisations, and notably trade unions, young people contribute actively, yet opportunities to participate in leadership and decision-making mostly remain concentrated among senior leaders.

On a recent visit to Chattogram, I met a young man who had completed a four-year diploma in mechanical technology.

Bijly Baroi is the sole breadwinner for a family of six. A caregiver in Barishal, Bijly entered the healthcare workforce after her father, a former carpenter, became unable to work due to illness.

More than 1.3 crore Bangladeshi workers support economies across the Gulf, Southeast Asia, and beyond.