Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Since it's difficult to clearly define women entrepreneurs in view of diverse criteria in different countries and even within a country, there is an imperative to find a single, universal definition in order to collect and compare data of women entrepreneurs. In absence of a well-codified definition, also in Bangladesh, we often face difficulties in recognising the female entrepreneurs or giving them access to official facilities.

However, there are political and technical sensitivities in having a global definition of women entrepreneurs or women-owned businesses. In securing certification by the regulatory bodies, a women-led business has a definitive role to play.

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