Dhaka — Standard Chartered Bangladesh and UNICEF have launched a major initiative to equip 30,000 young people in Bangladesh with skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and sales. The two-year program will particularly target marginalized youth, including individuals with disabilities, with at least half of the beneficiaries expected to be young women.
The training will be delivered through Generation Unlimited’s Passport to Earning (P2E) platform, combining online courses, certifications, blended learning, and mentorship. To overcome connectivity challenges, the program will also include mobile-first and offline options, while targeted campaigns will ensure outreach to disadvantaged communities.
Organizers expect at least 6,000 graduates to secure employment across key sectors such as ICT, retail, FMCG, and financial services. The initiative aims not only to enhance employability but also to empower participants to start businesses, boosting both personal livelihoods and Bangladesh’s broader economic growth.
Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said the program would “provide young people, especially young women from marginalized communities, with the skills they need to succeed in the modern workforce.” UNICEF’s Representative in Bangladesh, Rana Flowers, added that the partnership would help young people “turn their education into real opportunities, opening doors to jobs, livelihoods, and independence.”
The initiative builds on the success of the P2E platform, which has already enrolled over 38,000 learners nationwide and facilitated more than 1,000 job placements, supported by Microsoft technology.
