What are the Issues & Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneur in Bangladesh When Entering Entrepreneurship?

Abstract

Women in general work as a powerhouse of a family, can be the driver of economic growth if properly utilized their untapped resources, is now at the forefront of the development agenda in Bangladesh. Although half of the population is women, the number of women in business not substantial due to various factors such as economic, social, and political. The aim of this study is to find out the major challenges that hinder smooth operation of women entrepreneurs of Bangladesh. It also finds the reasons behind the success of the women entrepreneurship. Secondary data have been used to conduct the study.  Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs need to have an extra quality in form of dogged determination and resilience since this is needed to fight with adverse situations which seem to confront female entrepreneurs than their male counterparts in the present-day context.

Keywords: Women entrepreneur, entrepreneurship development, Support services, Government policies, NGO.