Empowering female agents bridging the gender gap in Bangladesh’s financial sector

• by Md Farista Andalib
• Jul 3, 2024
• 1 min
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Bangladesh closed 69% of its gender gap—a testament to the country’s progress in women’s empowerment. Financial inclusion remains critical, with female agents vital to bridge gaps and foster economic growth.

Bangladesh’s progress in the closure of 69% of its gender gap through the advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment has been remarkable. Contributing factors include 20% female representation in parliament, improved healthcare access, and more than 50% secondary school enrollment of girls. Despite these achievements, financial inclusion remains a hurdle. Women’s access to mobile financial services and agent banking has proven to be crucial. Female agents can bridge the gender gap and provide tailored and trustworthy services. We must address their barriers and foster their participation in mainstream economic activities for economic empowerment.