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Beyond the Borderlines: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Women in Bangladesh’s Evolving Private Sector

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  • Tilottama Ahmed

    (University of Scholars, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Rashed Chowdhury

    (University of Scholars, Bangladesh)

  • Farzana Rahman

    (University of Scholars, Bangladesh)

  • K. A. M. Rifat Hasan

    (Jagannath University, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This article examines work-life balance (WLB) for women in the private sector in Bangladesh who are facing traditional barriers and structural constraints. It identifies how family support, self-expectation, and organizational culture collectively influence WLB. A Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was done in this study using Smart-PLS 4.0 and the study reveals that all three predictors significantly affect WLB, with family support being the most important predictive factor. The findings suggest that balance can be achieved through social and institutional cooperation, rather than only individual effort. The study has implications for the advancement of gender-sensitive policies and sustainable work-life integration in developing settings.

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  • Tilottama Ahmed & Md. Rashed Chowdhury & Farzana Rahman & K. A. M. Rifat Hasan, 2025. "Beyond the Borderlines: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Women in Bangladesh’s Evolving Private Sector," European Journal of Business and Management Research, European Open Science, vol. 10(6), pages 42-48, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejbmr0:v:10:y:2025:i:6:id:52835
    DOI: 10.24018/ejbmr.2025.10.6.2835
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