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Gender wage gap in Bangladesh widens at lower incomes, fueling inequality.

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The gender wage gap in Bangladesh from 2005 to 2009 shows that women are paid less than men at all wage levels, with a larger gap at lower wages. Discrimination against women is the main reason for this gap. Ignoring selection in full-time employment can underestimate the wage gap.