Rural development and women

Niranjan Malakar, Dept. of Public Administration, University of Dhaka

Shafiq Islam / Driknews

Every agro-based country ensures its overall progress based on rural development. Most of the people live in rural areas. Agriculture and other secondary and unrecognised occupations define their income network. Rural development is multidimensional, desirable positive change in rural areas. It will never be possible to achieve in one or two days. It is a continuous process. Normally, rural development concentrates on the rural women, men, children & disadvantaged groups for changing their lifestyle. However, the role of women in rural development is crucial. Therefore considering the engagement and contribution of women in rural development not only the government & NGOs but also people in general should come forward with a positive attitude for empowering women as key players in development of rural Bangladesh.