Sharmin Labonno Sharmin Labonno is a gender and youth empowerment expert at The Hunger Project Bangladesh. She can be reached at labonnosharmin.ju@gmail.com. Demographic dividend: Bangladesh’s future depends on who holds the mic While AI, creative tech and remote freelancing are already driving the job market, MPs might be stuck arguing over fertiliser pricing. 18 September 2025, 09:30 AM 18 September 2025, 09:30 AM