'My heart was broken at the beginning of my life.'
December 29, 2014![Alamgir aus Bangladesch EINSCHRÄNKUNG](https://static.dw.com/image/18140979_800.webp)
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According to official figures, in 2013 the unemployment rate in Bangladesh was only at five percent - similar to that of Germany. But in fact, around 40 percent of the population is underemployed; many people, who are counted as employed work only a few hours a week and earn low wages.
Many, like Alamgir, would like a way out - but they are too poor.