AWARENESS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE POPULATION OF BANGLADESH

Author Name: 1. Ayasha Siddika Nouren, 2. Taushiqul Alam, 3. Md Rashedul Hasan

Volume/Issue: 04/05

Country: Bangladesh, China

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2023-17226759/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Bachelor’s Student, Department of Economics, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Master’s Student, Department of Economics and International Trade, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.
3. Doctoral Student, Department of Management Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China.

ABSTRACT

The current research investigation employed a cross-sectional research approach to examine the level of awareness regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and its many repercussions among the population of Bangladesh, with a specific focus on its economic consequences. The present study employed a quantitative approach to systematically gather and analyze data from a carefully chosen and representative sample of 385 participants. The results of our research reveal a wide range of levels of awareness on Covid-19 seen across the various demographic groups in Bangladesh, illustrating an intricate pattern of comprehension and the spread of knowledge. The findings of our study highlight that a significant segment of the Bangladeshi populace exhibited a basic understanding of the presence of the Covid-19 virus. However, a notable deficiency in knowledge was observed regarding the preventive actions required to effectively reduce its transmission. The results of this study suggest that there is a need for extensive educational programs and public health campaigns in order to effectively communicate crucial information that can help reduce the spread of the virus. Furthermore, our analysis focused on the economic aspect of the Covid-19 epidemic in Bangladesh. The research conducted reveals a clear indication that a considerable segment of the populace encountered severe financial difficulties throughout the epidemic, hence intensifying previous socio-economic inequalities. Significantly, a substantial proportion of persons encountered unemployment, exacerbating the prevailing economic hardship.

Key words: COVID-19, Pandemic Awareness, Pandemic Impact, Economic Consequences