Bijli Akter
Bijli Akter is a female agricultural laborer who has been working in the char areas of Jamalpur for nine years. She faces significant wage inequality, earning a daily wage of 300 taka compared to her husband's 500 taka. Bijli's narrative sheds light on the persistent gender wage gap in agricultural work, as well as the struggles of workers during periods of flooding that render them jobless.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 131,857 | $350,000 | 280$ |
| Totals | 1 | 164,689,383 | 131,857 | $350,000 | 280$ |
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Bangladesh:
Bijli Akter highlights the low wages for women in agricultural work.
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