BSS, Rajshahi :
After being entrepreneurs on various trades and ventures, many women have become self-reliant, contributing to the society in many ways in the region.
Entrepreneurship is not only boosting their level of confidence but also infusing dynamism into the ongoing process of women empowerment.
The dream of Oishy Mehjabeen, a resident of Sheroil Colony area in Rajshahi city, came into reality as she became an icon in her dream catcher business arena.
Dream catcher is such a thing which people wear to help block bad dreams and catch good ones.
Mehjabeen started the business with Taka 500 while she was studying in English literature in a private university in 2018. But, amazingly, she becomes successful within the next couple of years. Four young boys and girls working in her venture, at present.
“We make unique designed and multi-colour dream catcher goods, ear rings, key rings and necklaces. Dream catcher mixed with yellow and red in black and another rose colour is more attractive to the buyers,” said Mehjabeen while talking to BSS recently.
She added that demand for dream catcher products is gradually increasing as many people use these fancy items for enhancing their room’s beautification.
Many of the women entrepreneurs have become financially solvent through e-business amid the present novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic situation.
Nipa Sengupta, 23, one of the promising entrepreneurs, has engaged herself in the e-business with millet powder and burley flour as her initial investment was Taka 500 on June 14 last year.
Nipa said, “I have never thought of earning in my life….I sell products of Tk 1.05 lakh per month.” Nipa viewed that the e-business is playing a vital role in flourishing identity of the women which is very important in terms of women empowerment.
Parvin Akter, a woman entrepreneur from Rajshahi, started her business, “Rajshahi Nakshighor,” in 1998 without any financial support from banks.
Later, in 2016, Bank Asia helped her with a SME loan. Currently, Parvin is a successful entrepreneur, producing various products, including Nakshi Kantha bed sheets, yoga mats and Nakshi Kantha clothing.
Generating employment for around 200 workers, Parvin received the National Women Entrepreneurship award in 2017.
