Women Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh: An Overview of Barriers and Challenges

Mahnaz Afsar, Md. Mushfiqur Rahman

Abstract:

The present review aims to reveal the current state of women's entrepreneurship in Bangladesh, as well as main impediments and challenges to their development. Secondary data were employed in order to achieve the study's goal. This review find that, female entrepreneurs account for only 7.2 percent of overall business, and the majority of women-owned enterprises are in the fashion and clothing industry. More women entrepreneurs are becoming active in the country's economic activities, particularly in small businesses, and they are, more or less, playing a key role in boosting our economy. They become empowered as a result of developing entrepreneurship, which plays a vital part in economic development. It appears from the literature that, one of the most significant issues is a lack of funds, which is followed by a lack of understanding and a lack of proper information. In addition, for the development and expansion of women entrepreneurs, institutional assistance from various government and non-government organizations is essential.

Keywords:

Empowerment, Entrepreneur, Self employment, SME, Women entrepreneurship

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