Dhaka, June 12 -- The interim government has adopted a data-driven labour market strategy aimed at improving employment outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups, marking a notable shift in Bangladesh's social protection priorities.

Though labour market programmes represent a smaller portion of the overall social safety net, recent years have seen significant strategic recalibrations.

According to the proposed budget for FY 2025-26, an allocation of Tk 4,171 crore has been earmarked for 19 labour market programmes, while the broader Social Security Programmes (SSP) received Tk 1,16,731 crore.

The reallocation within labour programmes reflects a clear policy shift. The budget share for entrepreneurship support has increased dramat...