Dipa Das

While Bangladesh offers the lowest wages ($115–$135 monthly) in the region, we suffer from the longest lead times—around 90-120 days on average—which is a major competitive disadvantage.

Strategic interventions are needed to enhance female employment and leadership.

According to the Labour Force Survey 2022, construction is the fifth largest industry in terms of employment in Bangladesh, with about 5.44 percent of the employed population working in this sector.