Staff Reporter | Dhaka | Saturday, September 6, 2025
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fresh wave of mass layoffs has struck global technology companies, leaving thousands of employees jobless almost overnight. From the United States to Europe and across Asia, top tech giants are resorting to workforce cuts in a bid to reduce costs and sustain profitability.
Industry analysts point to the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technologies, coupled with growing fears of a global economic slowdown, as key drivers behind this trend. Software engineering, product management, and customer support roles are among the hardest hit.
Experts note that while companies are investing heavily in AI-based innovations, they are simultaneously forced to cut human resource costs. As a result, demand for many traditional tech jobs is shrinking at an unprecedented pace.
The ripple effect has reached South Asia, including Bangladesh. Several outsourcing firms have already begun downsizing as they lose foreign clients amid the global shake-up.
This instability in the job market is posing new challenges for young IT professionals. According to experts, continuous skill development, mastery of AI-driven tools, and diversified career planning will be essential for survival in the evolving tech landscape.
