600 hours of training across 64 districts with BDT 200 daily stipend; deadline Sept 15
How to Apply: Department of Youth Development's 3-Month Free Freelancing Course
- Department of Youth Development rolls out a 3-month, 600-hour fully funded freelancing training program across all 64 districts
- Open to HSC graduates aged 18–35; priority given to candidates with baseline ICT and English skills
- Trainees receive a BDT 200 daily travel stipend, full daily meals, and an official government certificate upon completion
DHAKA: In an initiative to bridge youth employment into the global digital gig economy, the Department of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced a nationwide, 3-month (600-hour) specialized 'Freelancing Training Program'. Managed by E-Learning and Earning Limited, the free training cycle will run from 1 October to 31 December 2026 across all 64 administrative districts of Bangladesh.
Eligibility and Benefits: Applicants must be Bangladeshi citizens aged between 18 and 35 years with a minimum educational qualification of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent. While the course requires no prior advanced technical background, candidates demonstrating foundational computer literacy and functional English language proficiency will receive preference during selection. The program carries zero tuition fees. Selected trainees will receive a daily conveyance stipend of BDT 200, daily meal provisions (breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks), and an official government certificate upon successful graduation.
How to Apply: Prospective candidates must submit their applications online before 11:59 PM on 15 September 2026. Applicants are required to visit the official registration portal at
Screening and Viva Timeline: Following the initial screening of valid digital applications, oral interviews (viva voce) will take place on 19 and 20 September 2026. The final merit list of selected candidates will be officially published on 23 September 2026. Details regarding interview dates, venues, reporting schedules, and subsequent procedures will be communicated directly to short-listed candidates via automated SMS to their registered mobile numbers.
//DBTech/CDAP/SME/MIST//
