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MAKING A LIVING

MAKING LIVING
SHOPPING
CHILDREN
TRAVEL
SCENERY
FAMILY LIFE
RELIGION

 
A country of over 130,000,000 people requires a large work force. Labour comes from all quarters

Children operate an irrigation system, providing water for much needed crops.


  
Many women continue in their traditional roles in the homes and making craft items, such as this Monipuri woman hand weaving a large cloth ...
... while many other women do work traditionally done by men. The pay is better than domestic employment, but not as much as their (hard-to-find) male counterparts doing the same work!

Craftsmen working in various materials wood, stone, leather and cloth

 
 

 

Cane furniture is one of Sylhet's main industries.
 

 


 
However, not all are able to work. Begging is frowned upon by many, but it appears to be a "necessary evil" in a society that cannot feed their poor.


Bangladesh is a country preparing itself for the future. Most modern industries are slowly finding a niche.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There is so much potential in Bangladesh. It is a country that is in great need, but its greatest resource - people - is vastly under utilized.

With boldness and the right kinds of skills new businesses can be established that will help individuals break free of poverty and boost the nation's economy.

Should not followers of Jesus be at the forefront?


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