Jute products from Jhenaidah break into export markets
A woman works at a factory of Shamim Ara Dipa in Jhenaidah. The entrepreneur exports products to nine countries, including India, China, Nepal, Thailand and Canada. Photo: Star
She did not have full backing from her family, money was in short supply, and she had to struggle in a male-dominated business environment, but Shamim Ara Dipa didn t give up on her childhood dreams of doing something unique on her own.
Today, the owner of Rahela Jute Craft leads a small but steadily growing enterprise that specialises in making products from jute fabrics for both local and export markets.