The Department of Youth Development (Ministry of Youth & Sports) runs a government-funded Free Freelancing Training Project for job-seeking youth who have passed HSC (or equivalent). The course is completely free, with offline (physical) classes in 48 districts, and selected trainees receive a daily allowance of Tk200 plus food arrangement.
Key facts:
- Training duration: 3 months (e.g., January–March 2026 batch)
- Class hours: 8 hours/day, 6 days/week, total 600 hours in 75 classes
- Course type: 100% offline/physical classes
- Allowance: Tk200/day + food provision
- Goal: Create employment through freelancing and online income skills
Who is eligible?
To apply, you must meet these core criteria:
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Education | Minimum HSC pass (or equivalent) |
| Age | 18–35 years |
| Computer skills | Basic understanding of computers |
| Attendance | Must be able to attend 8 hours/day classes |
| Target group | Job-seeking youth; young women encouraged to apply |
| Residence | From eligible districts (currently 48 districts in multiple divisions) |
Official registration link
Apply online only through the official portal:
- Registration link:
https://e-laeltd.com/48-student-reg-jubo
(For earlier district-specific batches, another link was used: https://e-laeltd.com/student-reg-jubo, but the 2026 48-district batch uses the link above.)
Always check the official notice and notification PDF attached on the portal for the latest batch, districts, and dates.
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Selection process and key dates
Candidates are selected through written + viva/oral tests. Exact dates vary by batch, but the process is:
- Online application within the deadline (e.g., 15 December 2025 for Jan–Mar 2026 batch)
- Written test for eligible applicants (e.g., 20 December 2025)
- Oral/viva test for those who pass the written (e.g., 21 December 2025)
- Final selection list published after viva; candidates informed via SMS
For other batches, similar patterns were used: written → viva → final result within a few days.
What happens after selection?
- You’ll join a 3-month offline freelancing course in your designated district training centre.
- Training is free; you only need to attend regularly.
- While training, you receive Tk200/day allowance + food.
- The course covers freelancing skills and online earning methods, preparing you for platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and direct client work.
Summary: Bangladesh’s Department of Youth Development offers free 3‑month freelancing training for HSC pass youth (18–35) with Tk200/day + food allowance; apply online at e-laeltd.com and get selected via written + viva tests.
