Bright prospect for freelancing

Bangladesh has a great potential to earn foreign exchange through freelancing and the government here has an important role to play. The government should open educational institutes for freelancers which will provide them with ample support. Bangladesh has a large young population which is eager to join the country's workforce. We have a large population compared to the size of our country. If we can employ our young people in freelancing, we shall be able to gradually drive away poverty and unemployment form our country. Freelancers can work independently or in groups.

Online freelancing has been growing in our country recently and it has a bright future. Many young people can find jobs through freelancing to reduce unemployment in our country. Freelancing is suitable for women also as they can work from their homes. Proper training will have to be imparted to the willing young aspirants. Internet speed will have to be increased and made affordable. Many young people are eager to work as freelancers but they have no idea where to go to learn freelancing. With necessary steps in this regard, we can secure an enviable position in the world of freelancing and it is no longer a far-fetched dream. We shall have to realise the unlimited potential of freelancing at home and abroad.  

Faisal Ahmed

Uttara, Dhaka.