Empowerment of Women in Bangladesh: A Study

Bangladesh is an over populated developing country. But it is a small country. Shailkupa Pouroshova is in south western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Jhenaidah District. This study was based on the primary data. Statistical tools such as percentage, frequency table, arithmetic mean and chi- square statistic were applied for analyzing data. The study reveals that the average income of the women is 4119.26 taka per month. Only 2% of the women are illiterate. 40% of the women are housewife. They are dependent on their husbands for economical purposes. Very poor number (2%) of the respondents (women) is taking decision by her. Only 34% respondents reported that attitude of the male members of the study area was negative to do their politics. In true sense empowerment of women is still a long distance. This paper will help the Govt. NGOs and International Organizations to improve the empowerment of women. This paper draws some recommendations.