• Cripla
• January 15, 2023
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Why is Women’s Economic Empowerment Important for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is facing tailwinds from the global post-pandemic shocks. A negative balance of payments and pressure on forex reserves are key concerns. However, while this is a global phenomenon across the world – Bangladesh also has exhibited impressive growth in the last couple of decades. That growth and its sustainability are often attributed to demographic bulge (60% below the age of 35), density dividend (1,200 people / sq km), growing middle class (expected to reach 34 million by 2025), mobile and internet connectivity (80%+, 60%+), growing remittance and exports. However, one particular factor that also sets Bangladesh apart from its neighbors – is female participation in the