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The ongoing lockdown, which is important to control the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh but harms the livelihoods of urban poor, particularly those who are working in the informal sector. Since most of the vulnerable people are now stuck in their homes and not allowed to undertake normal income-earning activities, they are having an acute shortage […]

Since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 8, 2020, a total of 3772 people are infected among which 120 died on April 23, 2020 in Bangladesh, according to IEDCR. In this time of health crisis; and economic slowdown due to imposed lockdown, when the local government is facing the challenge to tackle the […]

Jinnatul Islam is a volunteer of Proyash- II BURDC at Savar. Bangladesh Government imposed a nationwide lockdown from 26 March to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus but he was not one to stay at home. In Savar, the volunteer’s response has been recognized by the local stakeholders for the outstanding service provided by […]

Like many women in Bangladesh, Nurjahan was married at a very young age. Her husband died when their only son was three years old. 58 years old Nurjahan now lives with her son and daughter in-law at Savar. She contributes in managing the family by the earning from her grocery shop. During lockdown imposed for […]

The residents of Savar Municipality who go to the Municipality for different purposes can wash their hands at the premises of Savar Municipality with safe water and soap. The novel Corona outbreak has expanded to touch nearly every corner of the globe and Bangladesh has no exception. Considering the emergency of the situation, the mayor […]

Like many women in Bangladesh, Nurjahan was married at a very young age. Her husband died when their only son was three years old. 58 years old Nurjahan now lives with her son and daughter in-law at Savar. She contributes in managing the family by the earning from her grocery shop. During lockdown imposed for […]