Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told
the Parliament that massive employment opportunities and suitable academic atmosphere ensured by the present government is preventing brain drain from the country.
“Creation of massive employment in all sectors and establishment of new
universities are preventing brain drain from Bangladesh,” she said while
responding to a tabled question from ruling party, Awami League lawmaker
Habibur Rahman, elected from Sylhet-3, during the Prime Minister’s question-
answer session.
Sheikh Hasina, also Leader of the House, said that the talented people are
now feeling comfortable to work in the country as the government has ensured
extensive development of the information and communication technology sector as well as high-speed internet connection.
She said that the present government is highly valuing the talented people
through awarding them various prizes, scholarships, stipends and providing
employment. “The government’s steps in evaluating the meritorious person in
their respective fields deserve praise,” she added.
Mentioning that prevention of brain drain in real sense is a difficult task
in the current era of globalisation, she said brain drain is taking place in
all underdeveloped and developing countries. “However, due to the dedication, sincerity and various effective measures taken by the government, the country’s brain drain now stands at a controlled level,” she said.
