Md Abdul Hai, secretary of Siri Somaj Kollan Songstha, a third gender welfare committee, displays a dress made by third gender entrepreneurs at the Dhaka International Trade Fair 2019 Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneCustomers are also warming up to third gender entrepreneurs, visiting stalls and purchasing products from themFor the second year, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation is providing a platform for third gender entrepreneurs to showcase their products at the ongoing Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2019. Joyeeta has set up a stall on behalf of her organization, “Siri Samaj Kallyan Sangstha”. The foundation has provided them with training and other logistical support, as well as a national platform to showcase their products, like the stall at the trade fair. Md Abdul Hai, secretary of Siri Handicrafts, said: “We want to develop further, but people's lack of interest still remains a problem. That is decreasing slowly, as many have encouraged and inspired us to continue with our work.”Customers are also warming up to third gender entrepreneurs, visiting stalls and purchasing products from them as per their requirement.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 05, 2019 16:30 UTC