SURVIVAL OF BANGLADESH ECONOMY DURING COVID-19 RECESSION WITH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY: AN APPLICATION OF KEYNESIAN APPROACH

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Md. Mehedi Hassan Onik
Md. Siyamul Islam
Md. Manzurul Hasan
Ashraf Uddin

Abstract

The Covid-19 (coronavirus) crisis is severe, and will have a horrendous financial and economic effect on all over the world. Consequently, this pandemic has jeopardized the rising economy of Bangladesh. The country’s economy largely depends on Ready-made Garments, remittances, and export of agricultural products. In response to this unusual ‘Great Recession’, Bangladesh is exploring the use of technologies to fight back this recession amidst the ongoing social distancing, self-isolation and travel limitations. This study critically analyzes and explores the financial policies adapted by the Bangladesh government. The study identifies that the government is applying Keynesian approach and providing adequate incentives and subsidies in order to strengthen the economy. In addition, the study draws insight into how the government is spending a significant amount on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and popularizing ICT platforms to uphold financial activities. It also elaborates on the implications of a huge government budget in several sectors through ICT. However, the government slightly misuses the budget by allying with corruption and money laundering. Finally, the study successfully advocates that, although the Keynesian approach invites issues like debt, inflation, and unemployment but the government prefers the Keynesian approach (direct assistance or subsidies from the government) to protect Bangladesh economy.

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Onik, M. M. H. ., Islam, M. S. ., Hasan, M. M. ., & Uddin, A. . (2021). SURVIVAL OF BANGLADESH ECONOMY DURING COVID-19 RECESSION WITH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY: AN APPLICATION OF KEYNESIAN APPROACH. American International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.46545/aijscm.v2i1.311
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Author Biographies

Md. Mehedi Hassan Onik, American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Lecturer

Department of Computer Science

American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh

Md. Siyamul Islam, American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Lecturer

Department of Computer Science

American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh

Md. Manzurul Hasan, American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science

American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh

Ashraf Uddin, American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science

American International University-Bangladesh, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh

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