Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Experts stressed on creating skilled human resources for sustainable employment in Bangladesh. They said there are a deep link between skilled human resources, employment creation, and overall economic development. When a nation transforms its vast population into skilled manpower through education, training, and healthcare, they can utilize natural and capital resources efficiently, boost production, and create jobs-strengthening the economy sustainably.

Economist M Masrur Reaz noted that while Bangladesh talks of export diversification, it has not built matching human resources. Garments account for 84pc of total exports, yet much more value could be added. He urged technical and vocational training from secondary to h...