Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Visiting Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore has said Bangladesh needs to take care of its 7.3 million youths for developing their skills.

"We set a goal for them....this has been absolutely a necessity to create and open up opportunity for them. This young population needs training, skill development and encouragement for entrepreneurship to create their jobs and to create their self-employment," she said.

Henrietta Fore made the remarks while exchanging views with members of the Energy Reporters' Forum (ERF) at InterContinental Dhaka on Tuesday.

UN Humanitarian Envoy Dr Ahmed Al Meraikhi, ILO Bangladesh Country Director Tuomo Poutiainen and Bangladesh Employers' Federation President Kamran Ahmed were also prese...