Exploring Barriers to Entrepreneurship among Unemployed Educated Youths in Bangladesh

Abstract

This study highlighted the barriers to entrepreneurship among unemployed educated youths. In-depth qualitative interview was conducted with unemployed educated youths from Dhaka city in Bangladesh until it reached theoretical saturation. It explores the barriers to entrepreneurship among unemployed educated youths such as lack of aspiration to be a successful entrepreneur, the tricky at educational system orientation, complex regulatory environment, social pressure and stigma, psychological barriers, lack of favorable environment, financial constraints, lack of confidence and calmness in confronting difficulties, family deterrence and lack of support, limited access to networks and resources and lack of role models. The study’s findings have some important implications for the researchers in the area of entrepreneurship and the policy maker.