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The varieties, complexities and pervasiveness of development problems in an agrarian and poverty-stricken country like Bangladesh are most acutely felt in the life of women, Due to the special nature of the economy and socio-cultural pattern, their participation is not visible and their contribution is not recognized and critical needs and issues are overlooked. The present study reviews women in development and policy in Bangladesh and reveals the existence of an undesirable but persistent pattern of exclusion of women from development activities. The study also reveals that despite being in an extremely unfavourable socio-economic situation, and contrary to patriarchal beliefs, women contribute a great deal to the economy. Considering this fact, the study attempts to bring into focus the potential for gender-specific human resources and the greater need for investment in women as well as their participation in development activities in order to generate the much-needed surplus for the economy.
Salma Khan
Salma Khan, a professional economist trained at the University of Dhaka (Bangladesh), Chicago University and University of Connecticut (USA) has been involved in women and development planning for more than ten years and was responsible for setting up the Women's Desk in the Planning Commission. She taught economics at the University of Chittagong. She has more than 25 publications on various issues relating to women in development. Ms Khan is currently working as the Chief in-charge of Women's affairs, Social Welfare, Youth Development, Sports, Culture and Mass Media sectors in the Planning Commission, Bangladesh. Salma Khan represented Bangladesh in many international conferences, symposium, etc. relating to women in development.
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