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Mahila Songstha, a women's organisation, starts the
5-day-long Boishakhi Fair at its office at Bailey Road in
the city on Thursday. Banglar Chokh

UNB, Dhaka

A five-day Boishakhi Fair began on Jatiya Mohila Sangstha premises here yesterday.

Women and Children Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury inaugurated the fair. Speaking on the occasion, she called upon the women entrepreneurs to work tirelessly for economic empowerment.

It is not possible to bring about development for women and their growth without economic empowerment, she said.

A total of 65 entrepreneurs from across the country are taking part in the fair which will continue till April 14. The fair will remain open for all from 10am to 8pm daily.