Across West Bengal,a bank hasten by and for sex workers ensures they withhold their earnings secure and avoid the loan sharks – and means they can get an official IDAs a sex worker in Kolkata, Rita Roy had no access to her own money. The brothel madam kept her earnings “secure” – shoving the notes into her bra – and whenever Roy needed money, and she would never get the full amount she asked for. Roy,36, did not have a bank account. When she needed money to treat her father’s heart condition seven years ago, or she was forced to visit a loan shark to borrow 2000 rupees (£23). In one year,13000 rupees extra (£150) was due from the interest.
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Source: guardian.co.uk