Speakers, including a lawmaker and entrepreneurs, on Saturday said that women had to fight against masculinity and money to prove their capabilities.
They said that if women got opportunities, they could contribute to the country鈥檚 economy as well.
The observations were made at the concluding ceremony of the two-day workshop titled 鈥楶ashe Achhi鈥�, organised by Power of She for entrepreneurs of small and medium enterprises at Riddhi Gallery in Dhaka.
鈥榃omen have to fight against man, money and muscle. They have to prove themselves that they can,鈥� said the ruling Awami League lawmaker for reserve seat and also former state minister Tarana Halim.
She said that men became obstacles for women in many ways, like husband and colleagues, while women themselves also became obstacles in some extends.
Addressing the event, Power of She project chief Sabina Sabi said that they wanted to work for the women empowerment. Skill development and proper directives were needed for that.
鈥極ur main target is to make women financially independent. If women of our country get chance, they can also contribute to the economy,鈥� Sabina added.
Haal Chhero Na Bondhu founder Chanda Mahjabeen and Bikroy.com chief executive officer Eshita Sharmin inaugurated the workshop on Friday.
The workshop highlighted the importance on developing business ideas, sectors with more scopes for women, offline and online marketing and initiatives for easing bank loans and SME loans.
A total of 55 participants took part in the workshop, where Tarana Halim handed over certificates to them.
The mentors of the event included Bibiana founder and fashion designer Lipi Khondoker, fashion designer and founder of fashion house Bishwo Rang Biplob Saha, SME Foundation general manager Farzana Khan, City Bank PLC head of small business Kamrul Mehedi and Dhaka University part time faculty Mir Muhammad Abdullah Al Mamun Ali
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