June 09, 2026
The island nation is interested to invest in the textile sector of Bangladesh, says its minister
Analysts see underlying pressure in the job market despite recent upbeat figures
Experts say rising unemployment and weak labour force signal slowdown
Job openings fell by 358,000 in February, led by declines in small and mid-sized businesses
It recommends macroeconomic and financial sector reforms to create new jobs
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits have jumped 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ended Jan 31
Experts warn that without rapid upskilling, automation could reshape jobs faster than workers can adapt
Experts urge parties to present clear, practical employment strategies ahead of polls
