Mohammad Rakibul Islam Bhuiyan
The Challenges and Opportunities of Post-COVID Situation for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh
Begum Rokeya University
similar rest world bangladesh affected current ongoing pandemic covid19 crisis small medium enterprises smes fundamental economic pillar business development bangladesh main purpose research paper determine postcovid challenges opportunities smes bangladesh staring pandemic situation main barriers establishment smes included access formal credit lack qualified labor high operational costs poor product quality lack financial literacy etc smes experiencing capital constraint increased operating costs employee layoffs result global epidemic primary secondary data conducted identify findings study statistical analysis conducted using microsoft excel software sample size 300 respondents study area dhaka narsingdi district bangladesh findings study 52 businesses completely shut operation covid19 moreover 78 people bangladesh enable run business activities online platform possible covid19 problems otherwise people unwilling accept technology keep smes business emphasis must placed using government stimulus monies properly moreover real possibilities opportunities bangladesh remain smes therefore sector get concentrating sustainable growth development country overcoming pandemic covid19