COVID-19 and Food Security in Bangladesh: A Chance to Look Back at What Is Done and What Can Be Done

Dev and Kabir examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Bangladesh The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis, and the long-term impact of the pandemic is predicted to reach far beyond today In a lower-middle-income country with upward economic growth, such as Bangladesh, it is essential first to understand the present situation in order to create a proper recovery plan Bangladesh has made remarkable progress over the last few years in most of the four dimensions of food security: food availability, food access, food utilization, and food stability However, travel restrictions, local lockdowns, and social distancing measures being in place for a prolonged period will set back the country's progress towards achieving food security