Alexis Ellicott The writer is a food security and agricultural input specialist. Working towards a better economic future The good news is that Bangladesh is making progress in terms of gender equality, poverty reduction and promotion of maternal and child health. The bad news is that the overall participation of women in the labour force remains at a scant 36 percent. 20 August 2015, 18:00 PM 20 August 2015, 18:00 PM