Socio-economic Impact of IBBL Microfinance on Rural Women in a Selected District of Bangladesh

Ishrat Jahan, Md. Mamun-ur-Rashid · 2015 · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology

Summary. A microfinance program run by Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited improved rural women's socioeconomic conditions in Barisal district. The study of 206 beneficiaries found significant gains in social capital, non-agricultural income, sanitation, and water access. Family earning members, total loan amount, and household spending together explained 46.5% of income growth. The program delivered both financial and social benefits to participating women.

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  title   = {Socio-economic Impact of IBBL Microfinance on Rural Women in a Selected District of Bangladesh},
  author  = {Ishrat Jahan and Md. Mamun-ur-Rashid},
  journal = {Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension Economics & Sociology},
  year    = {2015},
  doi     = {10.9734/ajaees/2015/17356},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaees/2015/17356}
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DOI

10.9734/ajaees/2015/17356

Countries

Bangladesh

Regions

Asia

Categories

funding, entrepreneurship

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2026-04-28