Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Securing employment based solely on academic results has become increasingly difficult, as employers now prioritise problem-solving abilities, said Dr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Interim Government for the Ministries of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.

He made the remark while addressing the opening ceremony of the EWU Job Fair 2025 as the chief guest at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium of East West University (EWU) on Saturday.

Dr Khan said that obtaining a job based on academic degrees alone has become challenging, as global companies such as Google and Microsoft now look for candidates' problem-solving capabilities and practical skills.

Citing an example, he s...