What happens when women lead? A new future for Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, women’s participation in the workforce is low, and only 7.2% of small businesses in the country are owned by women.* For generations, girls have been discriminated against just because they are girls. Too often, they are married off before finishing school, become mothers before they reach adulthood, and spend their lives being dependent on their husbands. Reshma’s story began like this. But she managed to change its course. She decided to start her own business by producing apple cider vinegar on her own. As demand grew, she sought support to help expand her business