The ready-made garment industry has radically changed the lives of millions of Bangladeshi over the last two decades. It has contributed significantly to the economic growth at the macro level as well as reduced poverty rates at the homes hold level. Women in particular, enjoy unparalleled access to gainful employment that the industry provides work to about 2.5 million women, accounting for almost three quarter of formal female wage employment in the country. Cultural modes as well as economic factors pushes of poverty and pulls of the market determine the extent and the forms of female work participation.
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