Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- The government has given special priority to the creative economy, aiming to unlock its economic potential, bring the sector into the mainstream economy and raise its contribution to 1.5 percent of GDP while creating 500,000 new jobs.

The government's creative economy strategy seeks to open up new opportunities for young people, artists, artisans, content creators and creative entrepreneurs, while broadening the country's economic growth drivers and enhancing Bangladesh's cultural and creative footprint in global markets.

According to the budget document, the government has also planned to strengthen coordination between the public and private sectors by formulating time-bound short, medium and long-term action plans f...