Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)

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Alternative employment for low income people in Bangladesh in COVID 19

Submitted To
Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman (ARM)
Associate Professor
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Course title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (BUS 8508)

Prepared and Submitted By

Md. Baha Uddin

ID: 2023031051

Faculty of Business Studies(BUP)

MBA (professionals), 23rd (A)

Date of Submission: 25th July 2021

 Alternative employment for low income people in Bangladesh in COVID 19
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is having adverse impacts on the global economy from
multidimensional perspectives. Bangladesh is no exception in this regard. The country has
experienced a slowdown of economic activities on account of the pandemic, with consequent
repercussions for employment, wages, and incomes and overall well-being of the people. There
is no denying the fact that the life and livelihood of the left behind people have been particularly
affected by the pandemic.

A significant numbers of employed population had lost their jobs at the onset of the pandemic.
Most of these people became unemployed during the initial lockdown period of April and May
in 2020 when the 'general holiday' was in place.

There occur important changes in the labor market compared to the pre-pandemic time. As in
many other developing countries, a large part of the workforce in Bangladesh is employed in the
service industry. As the impact of the pandemic began to make itself felt, the household's
disposable income took a hit. Indeed, there was a significant loss of jobs in the services sector,
both for the employee and the self-employed. Employment in the industrial sector picked up
when the economy started to open, but many had to move to the agricultural sector.

Another aspect of the adjustment concerned change of occupation. A large per cent of
incremental labor either became self-employed, day laborer or contributing family members.
Even though self-employment traditionally tended to provide a large part of employment
opportunities in Bangladesh, many of these either became day laborers or had started to be
involved in household works. This resulted in a shift from formal work to the informal sector for
some.

Many young people have been seen to involve in food processing and delivery. They have been
also involved in ride sharing services.

By following above current examples alternative employment for poor people in Bangladesh
during this COVID-19 can be introduced.