Trust, institutions, and collective action: how are communities responding to COVID-19 in Bangladesh?

Effective responses to COVID-19 depend on citizens cooperating with government in the lockdown, testing and treatment regimes. This rapid research had been conducted in 20 communities across Bangladesh about local responses to COVID-19 undertaken between 6-15 April 2020, designed to inform Government and its partners about how their policies and communications are being received and acted upon by communities.

Theme: Health and Sanitation

Research Method: Qualitative

Partner: Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)

Starting Year: 2020

Study Area: Dhaka , Naraynganj , Madaripur , Rajshahi , Bogura, Gaibandha, Kurigram, Rangpur, Jhalokhati, Sylhet, Patuakhali, Netrokona, Satkhira, Jhenaidah, Chuadanga, Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Comilla