SANGSAD BHABAN, June 11, 2026 (BSS) - The government has given top priority to sector-based employment generation plans as part of its broader strategy to ensure prosperity and self-reliance for every family through comprehensive economic reforms and expanded investment in industry and trade.

The initiative is based on the principle of “We Will Work, We Will Build the Nation”, under which the government aims to revitalise sectoral and regional economies and create suitable employment opportunities for the country’s youth.

While unveiling the maiden national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 of BNP government the Jatiya Sangsad, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury in his budget speech today said the government is committed to creating extensive new employment opportunities across the country through coordinated efforts of both the public and private sectors.

He said these efforts are aimed at increasing both domestic and foreign investment in industry and trade to secure employment opportunities for young people.

The minister said the government has taken an initiative to establish an ‘Employment Exchange’ programme at district and upazila levels to ensure a fair and merit-based employment system.

He said registered candidates under the programme will receive support for appointment in vacant positions in different organisations based on merit and skills, while those lacking required skills will be sent to appropriate training centres for capacity building.

He added that necessary action plans and policy frameworks for the initiative have already begun.

To address challenges posed by automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the government is working on a time-bound action plan to develop a skilled workforce.

The government has set a target of creating 2 lakh new jobs annually in the technology sector; while an additional 8 lakh indirect employment opportunities are expected to be generated through freelancing and creative industry training at college and university levels.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has undertaken projects to train young people in freelancing, mobile servicing, care giving and language skills to support employment generation efforts.