বাংলা
যুব ও ক্রীড়া মন্ত্রণালয়
EARN Project Building
A Prosperous Bangladesh
A Prosperous Bangladesh
Under the EARN project, the Department of Youth Development is working to build a prosperous Bangladesh by training and empowering 900,000 young men and women aged 15 to 35 years — 60 percent of whom are women — through comprehensive skills development programs.
Economic and Social
Inclusion of Women
Inclusion of Women
The EARN project will play a pivotal role in ensuring greater access to education, skills development, and self-employment opportunities for rural NEET youth in Bangladesh — particularly young women — thereby driving an overall transformation of the rural economy.
Rural Training Centers
& Online Training
& Online Training
Through the establishment of 5,000 temporary rural training centers across 250 upazilas, a total of 800,000 NEET youth will receive hands-on training. In addition, approximately 25,000 young men and women will be provided with employment-oriented training through modern online platforms, equipping them with skills relevant to today's job market.
Seed Financing
& Internship Opportunities
& Internship Opportunities
Project beneficiaries will be provided with effective Enterprise Development Training (EDT) along with special internship opportunities. Promising young entrepreneurs will receive seed financing — an initial capital support — to assist them in launching income-generating activities and managing their own businesses.
Social Behavior Change
& Barrier Removal
& Barrier Removal
Awareness will be raised and community engagement will be strengthened to dismantle existing institutional barriers. Effective Social and Emotional Behavior (SEB) training programs will be successfully implemented to support the mental and social development of youth.
Job Fair, Career Coaching
& Sports Training
& Sports Training
Through job fairs, career counseling sessions, and awareness campaigns, skilled trained youth will be directly connected to both national and international labor markets. One thousand coaches will receive advanced training, and the institutional capacity of relevant organizations will be significantly strengthened.
Key Milestones & Activities
EARN Project Activities & Services
Youth Skills Development
Under the project, a total of 800,000 NEET youth — at least 60% of whom are women — will receive demand-driven training through both online and offline platforms. Among them, at least 30% will be supported with hands-on assistance, specialized mentoring, and business guidelines to develop them into successful entrepreneurs.
Post-Training Support
The project aims to ensure long-term career support for youth in both local and international job markets following the completion of training. As part of this initiative, trained young men and women will benefit from job fair arrangements, internship placements, and initial financial assistance.
Business Startup Support
A total of 15,000 selected beneficiaries will receive seed financing — an initial capital support — to help them establish and manage small enterprises. Under the guidance of experienced trainers and business mentors, young men and women will have the opportunity to become entrepreneurs and expand their desired businesses.
Job Fair Arrangements
Through nationwide year-round job fairs, career counseling sessions, and awareness campaigns, youth will be connected directly to the labor market. In addition to direct engagement with employers, special counseling arrangements will be in place for women and individuals with specific needs.
Innovation Grant
An Innovation Grant — locally referred to as "উদ্ভাবনী তহবিল" (Innovation Fund) — has been established to support risk-taking youth in implementing groundbreaking ideas in the youth development sector, aimed at enhancing skills and creating employment opportunities. Winning business proposals will be awarded this grant through an open and competitive selection process.
Community Capacity Building
To create a supportive environment for young men and women, community groups will be formed — particularly involving women — with representatives from various levels of society. These groups will be trained and made aware of the project's significance, necessity, and available opportunities and benefits.
Establishment of VLTCs Nationwide
A total of 5,000 temporary Village Level Training Centers (VLTCs) will be established across the country to provide skills training to youth. These centers will be managed by management committees, ensuring a minimum standard of training environment and climate resilience.
Creating an Enabling Environment
One of the key objectives of the project is to create a discrimination-free and inclusive environment for young men and women. Special emphasis has been placed on accelerating the overall advancement of women in society and ensuring their voluntary participation, with the goal of building a prosperous and inclusive system for all.
Child Care Facilities
A completely safe and child-friendly environment will be ensured at 20 selected training centers. Trained caregivers will look after children under direct supervision. Children with disabilities will receive special support, and a confidential complaint mechanism will be in place to report any form of child neglect or mistreatment.
Special Focus on the Disadvantaged
Under the project, special consideration has been given to ensuring equal opportunities for improving the quality of life of third-gender individuals, persons with special needs, ethnic minorities, and other disadvantaged youth. Gender-responsive programs will directly support their skills development and journey toward self-reliance and economic independence.
Total Project Beneficiaries: 9,00,000 (60% Women)
The specific breakdown of beneficiaries is as follows:
Core Activities of the Project
Key Activities of the EARN Project — Summary View
LEGEND
Latest News
Recent news and updates on the project
Review Meeting Held on EARN Project Inception Reports
A review meeting on the inception reports prepared by the Service Providers (SPs) engaged under the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NIT (EARN) Project, implemented by the Department of Youth Development (DYD), was held on Saturday, 5 September.
8 September, 2026
Workshop Held to Develop Social Norms Strategy for EARN Project
Various social restrictions influence women’s roles and mobility in society, often affecting their participation and opportunities in the workplace. Observations and recommendations on how such restrictions impact women’s engagement in employment were discussed at a workshop organized under the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) Project, being implemented by the Department of Youth Development. The workshop also emphasized developing a social norms strategy to create a more inclusive environment for young men and women who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
2 September, 2026
Training of Trainers (ToT) held for EARN Project
A day-long Training of Trainers (ToT) on ‘Beneficiary Identification and Selection’ was held on August 27, 2026 in the seminar room of Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) project office, implemented by the Department of Youth Development.
30 August, 2026
Launch of the EARN Project Portal
The Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Md. Mahbub-ul-Alam, formally inaugurated the online portal of the EARN Project, being implemented by the Department of Youth Development. The inauguration was declared on Tuesday, 28 July, at 11:30 AM in the Ministry's conference room, where the Secretary officially launched the portal by pressing the designated button.
28 July, 2026
Briefing Meeting with the Director General Held
A briefing and exchange of views session was held on the afternoon of 16 July in the project office conference room, with the aim of informing the newly appointed Director General of the Department of Youth Development, Md. Motahar Hossain, about the overall activities and progress of the EARN Project.
28 July, 2026
Memorable Moments from the Service Provider Recruitment Contract Signing Ceremony
The service provider recruitment contract signing ceremony for the 'Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) (1st Revised)' project — being implemented by the Department of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and Sports with World Bank loan assistance — was held on 16 July 2026 in the conference room of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
27 July, 2026
Plan International Bangladesh to Work on Removing Social Barriers in Project Implementation
Plan International Bangladesh has been appointed as the Social Norms Specialist Agency (SNSA) for the EARN Project. As part of the agency selection process, 12 organizations submitted Expressions of Interest (EoI).
26 July, 2026
Workshop on Priority Skills Identification & Online Training Content Development
A workshop titled 'Identifying Priority Skills and Online Training Content Development (OTSP)' was held on 15 July 2026 at the project office under the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) project. The primary objective of the workshop was to identify and validate the priority skills — including technical skills, digital literacy, soft skills, and entrepreneurship development — and content categories required for the online training of 25,000 NEET youth out of the project's total 900,000 beneficiaries.
16 July, 2026
Service Provider Recruitment Contract Signing Ceremony Held
State Minister of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Md. Aminul Haq, has called for the inclusion of a dedicated ethics session in the training programs under the EARN Project, noting that a significant erosion of moral values and social norms is being observed in contemporary society, with increasing signs of aggression in the conduct and behavior of young men and women.
16 July, 2026
Field Test Launched for EARN Project Beneficiary Identification
Field testing for beneficiary identification under the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) project commenced on 7 July 2026. For this purpose, a total of five teams — comprising project officers and consultants — have simultaneously begun work across different upazilas, selected on the basis of Bangladesh's diverse geographic and demographic characteristics.
6 July, 2026
Breaking Free from Unemployment: A Landmark Employment Project Coming for 12.6 Million NEET Youth
To ensure the economic advancement of Bangladesh's vast youth population and to reintegrate young people outside the mainstream of employment and education, the government has launched a landmark mega project.
6 July, 2026
Women Prioritized in the EARN Project — Rural Social Barriers to Be Addressed
The NEET youth challenge in Bangladesh is fundamentally a gender issue. Of the 12.6 million NEET youth, approximately 90 percent are women. A World Bank study found that rigid social norms, lack of safe transportation, and the disproportionate burden of domestic responsibilities are the primary barriers preventing women in rural areas from becoming economically self-reliant.
6 July, 2026
Department of Youth Development's 'Seed Fund' to Create 15,000 New Entrepreneurs for Youth
Even after receiving technical training, many rural youth are unable to start businesses due to a lack of capital and proper guidance. To address this financial and strategic challenge faced by rural youth, the Department of Youth Development (DYD) has undertaken a major initiative to modernize and expand its existing Seed Fund. Through the EARN Project, this fund is being made fully digital and adapted to meet the demands of the modern era.
6 July, 2026
A New Era of Youth Administration Through Information Technology & Real-Time Monitoring
Youth administration is being comprehensively restructured through the integration of fully digital and modern technologies, with the aim of ensuring transparency and accountability in government project implementation and delivering services more efficiently.
6 July, 2026
EARN Project Progress Review Meeting Held
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved the procurement proposals for service provider recruitment across eight divisions under 10 packages of the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) project, being implemented by the Department of Youth Development.
1 July, 2026
Solar Panels Installed to Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply at All District Offices of Youth Development
The installation of solar panel systems has been completed at Youth Development Centers located across all 64 districts of the country under the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) project. The EARN Project is being implemented by the Department of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
1 July, 2026
Workshop on the Development of the Communication Strategy Paper
A workshop titled 'Stakeholder Consultation Workshop' has been held under the 'Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN)' project of the Department of Youth Development.
1 July, 2026
Workshop on Determining the Public Relations Campaign Strategy
A workshop on determining the public relations campaign strategy for the EARN Project — an initiative of the Department of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and Sports — has been held.
2 June, 2026
Notice Board
Latest Announcements and Notices
Request for Expression of Interest for Selection of Training Service Provider for Skill Enhancement of the officials and instructors of DYD under IDP Procurement (Package No: S43)
13 September, 2026
Request for Expressions of Interest (EoI) — Individual Consultant Selection
20 May, 2026
Detailed Job Circular for the Recruitment of Qualified, Skilled, and Eligible Candidates for Multiple Vacant Positions in a Reputed Organization
6 October, 2026
Photo Gallery
Photos of various EARN project events