DHAKA, Jan 14, 2025 (BSS) - Kuwait is one of the richest countries in the Middle East. The country has around 300,000 Bangladeshi expatriates with around 5,500 families. 

Many expatriates live in Kuwait with their wives and children. Except of taking care of their husbands, children, and household, these expatriate women utilize their free time to work in various institutions instead of wasting it at home or roaming around. These women not only support their husbands in increasing household income but also play a significant role in contributing to Bangladesh's economy.

A number of successful expatriate women said: "Marriage is often perceived as the end of a woman's journey. A few of them managed to achieve something significant after marriage. Many women confine themselves within the invisible boundaries of household responsibilities. Although there are exceptions, the number is too small".

Many Bangladeshi women have been working in Kuwait and becoming successful. Among them, the stories of four successful women in Kuwait were discussed here. 

Nasrin Akter Moushumi from Dhaka's Keraniganj is one of the four successful women. She has been working to contribute to the literature and culture of her homeland. Nasrin began her expatriate life in 1999. Her husband Ali Nawaz runs a business in Kuwait. 

A mother of three, Nasrin's eldest daughter completed college in Kuwait and is now pursuing an MBBS to become a doctor. Her two younger sons study at a school in Kuwait. One is a ninth grader and another is a first grader. Since 2015, she is involved in writing for various online platforms. Gradually, she started highlighting the joys and struggles of expatriates through talk shows on different TV channels. Last year, her first edited joint poetry book 'Swapner Satkahon' was published at the Ekushey Book Fair.

About 20 years ago, Nasima Sarkar from Bancharampur upazila of Brahmanbaria district came to Kuwait. She has two sons and a daughter. They are studying at Kuwait Indian Central School. Her husband Imran Hossain works as an electrical engineer in Kuwait. Alongside managing her household, Nasima has been working as a teacher for nearly 10 years. She is currently teaching at Kuwait Indian Central School.

"Women are no longer lagging behind both in the country and abroad. They are working in various government and non-government organizations. Women will have even more opportunities in the future to strengthen their positions further", said Nasima Sarkar.

Amena Akter Renu of Dhaka's Cantonment lives in the Salmiya region of Kuwait with her husband, a son, and a daughter. Both of her children are studying at a school in Kuwait. Her husband Md Arif works as a Maintenance Operation Manager at an American Army camp in Kuwait. Amena started her career in customer service at an American food company where she has been the only Bangladeshi woman working for over two decades. 

She achieved the 'Star of the Month' award twice for her dedication, hard work, and efficiency which have impressed the company. Currently, she is serving as a supervisor at the same company.

Sathi Akter Chowdhury, hailed from Srinagar of Munshiganj district, has been working in Kuwait with a reputation. Her daughter Sahra Hossain is preparing for her final twelfth-grade exams, and her son Sahil Hossain is studying BBA in Canada. 

Sathi Akter has been working in Kuwait for nearly 15 years. After working for 11 years at Kuwait's Al Ghanim Medicine Company, she resigned and joined Trafico Travels three years ago.

According to Sathi, if Bangladeshi women are provided more opportunities and facilities, they could secure positions in even better organizations. They could contribute to the country's economy alongside the family.