Reopening the Economy: Strategies and Way Forward for Bangladesh

As with many countries across the globe, Bangladesh is struggling to cope with the economic and public health damages inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The government’s recent loosening of the lockdown and the resulting reopening of the Bangladesh economy after a considerable period has sparked heated debates regarding the following question: What are the optimal ways of loosening restrictions that minimize public health damage while maximizing economic recovery?

This slide deck attempts to answer the question by evaluating lockdown easing strategies applied by other nations and recommends adaptations for Bangladesh to employ such strategies.