About Us
ShopEvolution of BFWE: A Legacy of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
BFWE has grown out of a long history of organizing business women in Bangladesh. In 1994, the founding members of BFWE started the Women Entrepreneurs Association (WEA). In 1996, the Women in Small Enterprise (WISE) was formed and finally in 2006, this work was consolidited under the umbrella of the BFWE.
Our history
The first formal meeting of the Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE) took place on June 8, 2006, at Red Crescent Concord Tower in Dhaka, where many women entrepreneurs gathered. They decided to form a strong confederation to support each other and overcome business challenges. Ms. Rokia Afzal Rahman was elected as the President to lead the vision of the Federation. On June 29, 2006, an Executive Committee (EC) of 13 members was elected to develop and implement plans and programs aimed at advancing women’s roles, particularly in business, to build a solid foundation for their progress.
What We Do
The first promoters of the Federation are the following:
Women Entrepreeurs Association – WEA.
Bachte Shekha – Jessore.
TMSS – Bogra.
Women in Small Enterprises – WISE.
Khulna Women Entrepreneurs Association.
Monjulika Chakma – Rangamati.
Chittagong Women Entrepreneurs Association.
Mini Mart.
Our Composition
Membership
Any women entrepreneurs or its representative can be a legal member of BFWE by paying a subscription and with the consent of the Executive Committee of BFWE. All members have their rights to express their suggestions, opinions and give vote.
Executive Committee
Members will select through a voting process members of the Executive Committee. An Executive committee consisting of 13 members is constituted. All these 13 members are elected through votes of members. The Executive Committee comprises – one president + three vice president + one general secretary + one treasurer + one publicity secretary + six members of the Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE).
Election will be held every two years in order to select the members of the Executive Committee.
Head Office
Red Crescent Concord Tower , 11th Floor, Suite-B, 17 Mohakhali C/A., Dhaka-1212,
Call Us
+880-2-950254 -57
EMAIL US
bfwebd@gmail.com