Dhaka, May 1 -- The latest statistics from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reveal a sharp rise in the number of Bangladeshi students going abroad in pursuit of higher education and better living standards.

Over the past 15 years, this figure has more than tripled, reflecting a growing trend: for many graduates, the primary goal in life is to leave the country.

According to a World Bank survey, the number of educated unemployed individuals in Bangladesh has increased by nearly 10% in the past decade.

University graduates struggle to enter the job market, which in turn drives a growing inclination to migrate overseas.

Ayaz Bin Faruk, a student in the English department at East West Universit...