State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2021-22
Independent Review of
RBD
Bangladesh's Development
Status of COVID-19
support measures and relief funds
Although the liquidity support and fiscal stimulus packages for COVID-19
began to be announced from 25 March 2020 onwards, even after more
than 20 months, the overall pace of fund disbursement appears to
be slow
Even more disconcerting is the fact that the pace of disbursement
of packages in which the beneficiaries are likely to be crony
capitalists and powerful elites has been faster than the pace of
disbursement of packages which are meant for the poor and
vulnerable.
☐ The potential of a K-shaped recovery is being explored widely throughout the
world.
➤ This means that stimulus packages and liquidity assistance will aid large industries
and government organizations in recovering more quickly, while small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) would lag behind
□ As a result, authorities must map out the route to recovery in a way that does
not overlook the economy's weaker but crucial sectors.
CPD (2021): State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2021-22 (First Reading)
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