Policy Agenda

FYP’s Seven-Point Demand

Voices of young professionals for a just, inclusive, and self-reliant Bangladesh. This agenda reflects lived realities across sectors and proposes practical, non-partisan actions.

Last updated: October 30, 2025 • Publisher: FYP Editorial Team

At a Glance FYP’s Seven-Point FYP’s Seven-PointDemand

Employment & Economic Security

Create quality jobs, ensure merit-based hiring, unemployment support, and fair pay

Skills & Training

International-standard institutes, career guidance, and mentorship for all graduates.

Innovation & Startup Finance

Collateral-free loans, grants, tax/VAT relief, SME support, and incubators.

Freelancers & Digital Safety

Formal recognition, supportive policies, simplified tax/licensing, easy e-remittance.

Governance & Legal Protection

Anti-corruption measures, legal safety at work, independent professional bodies.

Social Security

Health insurance, affordable housing/transport, childcare, sports & culture, green norms.

Participation in Policymaking

Active youth input in policy; safe, democratic participation without harassment.
Client-Centered Approach

Full Seven Point Demand

1. Employment Creation, Freedom from Exploitation & Economic Security
(a) Long-term plan tied to demographics to create sufficient, quality jobs.
(b) Transparent, merit-based hiring across public & private sectors; end nepotism/corruption.
(c) Unemployment allowance for educated youth per national policy.
(d) Standard pay structures, periodic increases aligned with growth; eliminate workplace discrimination.
(a) International-standard professional training institutes, aligned to a fast-changing labour market. .
(b) Government-backed career guidance & mentorship for all graduates at career entry.
(a) Collateral-free loans, startup grants, and investment on easy terms for viable ventures.
(b) Special allocations/grants for young IT & science researchers with state support.
(c) Early-years tax holidays; VAT/duty relief; credit & investment access for SMEs.
(d) Targeted incentives & incubators for women, rural, and agri-entrepreneurs.
(a) Formal recognition of freelancing as a profession; ensure online safety/digital rights.
(b) Supportive policies, high-speed networks, simple licensing, simplified taxation.
(c) Hassle-free, duty-free e-remittance channels.
(a) Long-term plan tied to demographics to create sufficient, quality jobs.
(b) Legal protection for professionals; effective recourse against discrimination/harassment.
(c) Political neutrality for professional bodies to serve members’ interests freely.
(a) Health insurance and affordable, quality healthcare for working youth.
(b) Affordable housing and reliable transport access for professionals.
(c) Childcare facilities; parental leave for work–life balance.
(d) Spaces for sports, culture, and recreation; sustainability in all public initiatives.
(a) Active involvement of young professionals in national/youth policies based on real needs.
(b) Safe, harassment-free participation in democratic processes.
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