Taslima Akter

Nobin Udyokta, Ladies Tailors and Cloth Store
Bangladesh

Taslima is a trained tailor who started her business with just one sewing machine and BDT 4,000 in capital. She joined the Nobin Udyokta program by Grameen Shakti Samajik Byabosha Ltd. and  an initial equity investment of BDT 1,50,000 to grow her tailoring business. Reinvesting her profits, she  a second round of BDT 3,50,000, which allowed her to open a women’s clothing shop. With further support—BDT 6,50,000 in the third term, BDT 10,00,000 in the fourth, BDT 7,00,000 in the fifth, and BDT 12,00,000 in the sixth—Taslima significantly expanded her operations. She opened two additional shops catering to children and men’s apparel. Today, she runs four shops, directly employs nine people, and supports the livelihoods of nine more through her supply chain. Taslima has built a thriving, inclusive business that contributes to her community through job creation and economic empowerment.