Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap

'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities

20240823 garment factory Bangladesh

Female workers in Bangladesh's garment factories face numerous pressures and hurdles. © Reuters

TAMAYO MUTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- As Bangladesh's garment factories -- crucial foreign exchange earners for the South Asian country -- reopen after a major political earthquake, they face a critical issue: Long the backbone of the industry, women have been increasingly departing due to a host of factors including hindrances to advancement.

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