The youths are potentially the most productive force in Bangladesh. They constitute 36% of the total civilian labour force. Recognizing the fact that a disciplined and organized, trained and educated youth community can make significant contribution to the development process, the government has taken up various programs for their socioeconomic uplift. The main characteristics of the government”s youth policy are to restore the values and confidence of the youth community, imbibe them with patriotism and motivate them for self-employment.
The major programs of the government for youth development include: rural youth development, skill development training, self-employment programme and community development programme.The youth development programme is being expanded through increased training and credit facilities.The department of youth development currently provides training facilities to over 200,000 unemployed youths each year in 50 trades throughout the country.
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