Dimension of Women Labour Force in Bangladesh: Evidence from Nationally Representative Data

K. M. Mustafizur Rahman, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir and Sarker Obaida Nasrin
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K. M. Mustafizur Rahman: Senior Research Associate, Unnayan Onneshan (A Policy Making Research Organization), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir: Professor, Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sarker Obaida Nasrin: Assistant Professor, Department of Population Science and Human Resource Development, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2018, vol. 4, issue 1, 9-15

Abstract: This paper covers the changes in women labour force and their participation along with categorical employment status as well as main economic activities in Bangladesh. In particular, it pays attention to regional variations on female labour force. Employment, in a poor country like Bangladesh, provides the critical link between economic growth and poverty alleviation as the vast majority of the people depends on employment as their only source of livelihood. The labour market, however, is one of the most important mechanisms for transmitting the benefits of economic growth to different groups in the society. Women, being a significant part of the population, play a significant role in the economic growth of the country. This paper makes an attempt to explore the situation of women labour force to find a clear image in formulating new policies and programmes regarding women employment in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Labour force; Employment; Dispossession; Women Bangladesh. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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