Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- he stakes for today's youth

Bangladesh's youth will age regardless of whether they find productive work. Will they reach middle age with the skills, earnings and savings to support themselves, their families and an ageing nation? Missed opportunities now could leave a generation financially insecure when its contribution is most needed.

A narrowing demographic window

World Bank findings reported by The Daily Star project that Bangladesh's working-age population share will peak in 2045 and the country will become an aged society by 2051. Action is urgent: building workforce capabilities and financial security takes decades.

From learning to productive work

Bangladesh's demographic opportunity depends on helping young...