Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Speakers at a programme on Saturday emphasised that Bangladesh should prioritise technology-based entrepreneurship, time-relevant education, and skill development for youths to fully benefit from the country's demographic dividend.

They also highlighted the need to strengthen industry-academia linkages, promote technical education, and foster a positive mindset towards skills development.

The observations were made at an open forum titled "Democratic Reconstruction on Youth Employment', hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) at CIRDAP conference room in Dhaka.

CGS President Zillur Rahman moderated the discussion, which focused on youth, skill development, employment, and inclusive governance reforms for Ban...