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Prospects for remote jobs in BD

Published : Wednesday, 19 February, 2025 at 12:00 AM  Count : 462
Yasir Monon
In recent years, remote work has become a booming industry, propelled primarily by advances in?digital technology and a paradigm change caused by the battle against COVID-19. Developed countries were quick to adopt this model of work, while developing countries, like Bangladesh, are now identifying?its power. How Remote Work is Shaping the Third World: The Future?of Work.

A better and more sustainable alternative is to bring natives from countries like Bangladesh into?the workforce without migrating globally as companies become increasingly decentralized. However, a few socioeconomic, infrastructural, and policy-related issues need to be addressed to tap the complete potential of remote work in these countries.

Remote work is not an entirely new thing in Bangladesh. Freelancers, IT professionals, and digital entrepreneurs' working on the go have been trending in our country for more?than 10 years now, and we are among the top global suppliers of freelance workers. Websites like Upwork,?Fiverr, and Freelancer. Com, which has enabled thousands of people in Bangladesh to find online jobs, especially in graphic?design, web development, digital marketing, and content writing.

But remote?work has moved far beyond freelancing in a post-pandemic world. Many local and multinational companies began to relocate their staff home, providing sweepers for full-time remote jobs in sectors like IT, customer service, business process?outsourcing (BPO), and education. Adopting remote work policies has also led to the exploration of hybrid working models by organizations that enable in-office visits and working from home.

However, there are still some challenges to?the mass adoption of remote work in Bangladesh. Realization of this model would need overcoming infrastructural limitations, enhancing digital literacy, and ensuring regulatory support.

The internet in Bangladesh is one of the most significant threats to?remote work. It has become more common to have access to the internet, with broadband and mobile connections in the millions?in recent years. However, the speed and stability of the Internet remain a problem for many. Constant network disruptions, reduced upload/download speeds, and less penetration?of fiber-optic cables in newer settlements affect virtual collaboration.

The government and the private sector must work towards augmenting high-speed,?affordable, and reliable internet services to secure the expansion of remote work. We should extend fiber-optic access beyond the urban?nodes to ensure that all remote workers have equal access to excellent connectivity, regardless of where they live in the country.

For freelancers and remote workers, cross-border payments present significant?challenge. Bangladesh has some stringent foreign exchange regulations, and getting paid by?international clients can be a bit of a hassle.

Despite some challenges, remote work can open new opportunities for job creation?and the gazing economy in Bangladesh. With the global digital economy expanding tremendously, there will be a significant opportunity for Bangladesh and its young working population to emerge as a central player in remote employment?opportunities.

"The increasing traditional work culture at home can?also accelerate digital entrepreneurs. Young professionals and freelancers can become business owners with online startups, e-commerce sites, and remote consulting?shops.

Companies can also balance?being cost-efficient and balancing workforce well-being by agreeing to hybrid work models. They can now work with?international companies, enabling innovation, cross-cultural exchange, and career development. Local talent becomes globally competitive?by gaining upskilling opportunities through exposure to international experience. Global professional networks help?businesses establish new doors with nationwide partners, remote-class business projects, and our sources for knowledge-sharing initiatives.

There is a need for a?strategic roadmap for Bangladesh to tap into the potential of remote work fully. The government's private?sector and educational institutes have to work hand in hand to create an online employment-friendly infrastructure. Enhance?Digital Infrastructure - Make fast internet more widespread, and invest in reliable electricity supply to support remote workers. Improving Digital Skills - Nationally promote upskilling?initiatives in IT, language, and remote work tools. Ease Banking and Payment Regulations - Make international transactions easier?for freelancers and remote workers. Promote remote-friendly policies - Encourage flexible work-from-home policies?and incentivize businesses to adopt remote and hybrid work models. Support female workers - Create?programs to help women enter the remote job market. Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship- Facilitate the business?growth of startups and SMEs through remote work models

The future of remote work is in our hands. However, with investments in digital connectivity, skills training, and financial inclusion, Bangladesh can become a?frontrunner in the emerging global remote job market. The digital revolution has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for third-world countries like Bangladesh to bridge economic gaps, create jobs, and drive sustainable growth, which, in principle, works as the rest of the world continues to embrace remote?working. Bangladesh could become a global?destination for remote workers and digital entrepreneurs in the next ten years.

The writer is an Online Editor, Daily Business Mirror


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