Around 81% of women in Khulna have experienced some form of violence at least once in their lives, according to findings presented at the inauguration of a project aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment through the informal urban economy. The statistics also showed that 2.15% of Khulna city residents live below the lower poverty line, while 10.2% fall within the upper poverty line. Under the project, 1,160 women from 31 wards under Khulna City Corporation will directly benefit, while around 6,000 people will benefit indirectly. Senior Manager of World Vision’s Khulna Area Programme Coordination Office, Fuli Sarkar, said the initiative will provide business management and entrepreneurship training to 1,160 women, technical skills development training to 400 women, and financial support for business development to 600 women. Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Umme Salma Khanam said economic empowerment should not only focus on income but also encourage women to become self-reliant while ensuring their mental well-being.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 06, 2026 18:29 UTC