Pandemic, migrant workers, and the economy of Bangladesh

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Abstract

In the chapter on Bangladesh, Mamta B Chowdhury (Western Sydney University) assesses the overall economic response to COVID. While there was initial criticism of the government's slow start, by the end of 2021, Chowdhury argues the support packages had worked well. The chapter focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on the Bangladesh economy, with a particular focus on migrant workers and the flow of remittances to the country, the second-largest source of foreign exchange earnings for Bangladesh after income from ready-made-garments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPandemic, States and Societies in the Asia-Pacific, 2020-2021
Subtitle of host publicationResponding to COVID
EditorsCharles Hawksley, Nichole Georgeou
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherRoutledge
Pages34-54
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9781000985320
ISBN (Print)9781032318219
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

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© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Charles Hawksley and Nichole Georgeou; individual chapters, the contributors.

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