Women leading in slums in Bangladesh
(WorldNews Business)

In Bangladesh`s capital Dhaka, more than 20% of the population - or 3.4 million people - are estimated to be living in urban slums. Chasing employment in the city and pressures on land in one of the most densely populated countries in the world, contribute to growing numbers of people moving into informal settlements as there are limited decent affordable housing options available. Dhaka`s slums are characterised by poor access to essential services, especially sanitation and waste management, and vulnerability to...