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WB working to create jobs and diversify exports in Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a tremendous challenge. How will it provide jobs for the 20 million young people set to join the labor force over the next decade? In the past, the country relied on the garment sector to drive its economy and exports, as well as to employ many workers. This was successful in many ways. Today, Bangladesh is the world’s second largest producer of ready-made-garments in the world, and apparel comprises 83% of Bangladesh’s exports.

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