Dhaka, Sept. 22 -- The first-ever W.O.W Market (Women of Worth and Wonder) for women entrepreneurs was held in Dhaka on Saturday (Sep 20), drawing participants from capital and across the country.

The event took place at the ballroom of Crowne Plaza Hotel in Gulshan from 10:30am to 9:30pm.

Organized by Crowne Plaza with support from ActionAid and Shakti Foundation, the day-long fair featured 23 stalls showcasing products from both established and independent women entrepreneurs, including Brac, Jatner Dokan, Shesher Shuru, Uttaron Boutique, and Trinamul.

Products on display included handmade clothing, jewelry, bags, wall decor, toys made from clay, cane and coconut husk crafts, ghee, pickles, traditional rickshaws and CNG models, post ...