The “Bangladesh Tomorrow Forum (BTF)” led by Bangladeshi expatriates vision to create job opportunities for millions of new Bangladeshi graduates.
1. Fostering Startups and Entrepreneurship
- Funding and Mentorship: BTF aims to provide funding and mentorship to startups initiated by Bangladeshi graduates. By sharing their global experience and networks, BTF visions to help establish businesses in sectors like technology, renewable energy, and e-commerce.
- Startup Incubators: BTF visions to create startup incubators or accelerators to support innovative ideas with workspace, resources, and guidance.
- Access to Markets: BTF visions to leverage expatriate networks to connect Bangladeshi startups to international markets and export opportunities.
2. Skills Development and Training
- Technology Training Programs: BTF visions to offer training in high-demand global skills such as AI, software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
- Industry Partnerships: BTF visions to collaborate with international companies to set up training centers in Bangladesh, aligning skills development with global job market demands.
- Remote Work Preparation: BTF visions to prepare graduates for remote work opportunities by improving digital literacy and freelancing skills.
3. Attracting Foreign Investment
- Promoting Bangladesh Abroad: Using BTF’s influence and networks, BTF visions to attract foreign investments in Bangladesh, creating new industries and job opportunities.
- Showcasing Economic Potential: BTF visions to highlight Bangladesh’s growing economy, workforce potential, and infrastructure improvements to international investors.
4. Building Infrastructure for Job Creation
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs): BTF visions to collaborate with the government to establish SEZs focusing on industries like technology, textiles, and pharmaceuticals, with expatriate-driven investments.
- Digital Platforms: BTF visions to develop platforms to connect Bangladeshi graduates with job opportunities, including freelancing and international job markets.
5. Promoting Research and Innovation
- R&D Centers: BTF visions to establish research and development centers in collaboration with universities and industries to foster innovation.
- Collaborative Projects: BTF visions to encourage joint projects between Bangladeshi universities and international institutions, led by expatriates, to enhance practical skills and research output.
6. Export-Oriented Industries
- Product Development and Marketing: BTF visions to leverage expatriates’ knowledge of global consumer preferences to develop competitive products for export.
- Market Entry Support: BTF visions to assist Bangladeshi businesses in entering international markets, especially in niche sectors like halal products, garments, and IT services.
7. Public-Private Partnerships
- Collaborative Ventures: BTF visions to partner with the Bangladeshi government and private sector to create sustainable job opportunities in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- Policy Advocacy: BTF visions to advocate for policies that improve the business environment and ease of doing business in Bangladesh.
8. Social Enterprise Initiatives
- Impact Investments: BTF visions to fund social enterprises that address societal challenges, such as education and healthcare, while creating jobs.
- Community Programs: BTF visions to initiate community-based projects that uplift underprivileged graduates and integrate them into the workforce.
Strategic Framework for Action
- Identifying Key Sectors: BTF visions to focus on high-growth industries such as IT, green energy, manufacturing, and tourism.
- Collaborating with Universities: BTF visions to build partnerships with academic institutions to align curricula with market demands.
- Empowering Women: BTF visions to encourage female workforce participation through targeted programs.
By leveraging the global expertise, networks, and resources of Bangladeshi expatriates, the “Bangladeshi Tomorrow Forum (BTF)” forum aims to transform the employment landscape, providing meaningful and sustainable job opportunities for millions of young graduates in Bangladesh and contribute to rebuild the Bangladesh 2.0.