Why Are Talented Bangladeshis Leaving the Country?
Why are young people moving abroad in search of better careers and a better quality of life? And is this brain drain only changing their lives, or could it also shape the future of Bangladesh?
In this episode, we sit down with Farabi Hafiz to discuss Bangladesh’s education system, how we utilize talent and skills, migrant workers and remittances, the country’s various challenges, and the psychology behind people’s decisions.
We also discuss:
• Why talented Bangladeshis are leaving the country and the impact of brain drain
• Where some of Bangladesh’s biggest challenges lie
• Whether the education system is preparing young people for their future
• Why teaching practical and life skills is so important
• How Singapore became so developed despite being such a small country
• Why Bangladesh still sends so many low-skilled workers abroad
• How Bangladesh can turn its huge population into a valuable human resource and economic asset
A country’s development isn’t measured only by GDP or large infrastructure projects. One of a country’s greatest strengths is its people. The bigger question is: How effectively are we turning our people into skilled, productive, and valuable contributors to society and the economy?