Covid-19 / Coronavirus - communication tools for the general population of Bangladesh

The following communication tools are designed to help communication around Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Materials are available on this page for the general population in Bangladesh.

For insights into community perceptions and concerns about Covid-19, take a look at the regular Corona Kotha bulletin.

For materials targeted at Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox's Bazar, please see this alternative page.

1 - Materials for the general population in Bangladesh

• Materials about general awareness
  • [5 July 2020] General covid-19 awareness folk song. Specifically targeted towards RMG and domestic workers. Available in audio format (3'55") and video with English subtitles (179MB) (TDH Italia, EU)
  • [9 April 2020] Video explainer on identifying symptoms and what to do if someone has symptoms (BBC Media Action)
  • [25 March 2020] Audio PSAs and songs, including copy of the message from the Prime Minister (Bangladesh Betar)
  • [28 March 2020] Video explainer with general information and precautions [hotline numbers updated 28-3-20] - Bangla - available in high quality (430MB) and mobile quality (100MB) (BBC Media Action)
  • [15 March 2020] Audio PSA - long version - standard Bangla language (BBC Media Action)
  • [15 March 2020] Audio PSA - short version - standard Bangla language (BBC Media Action)
• Mixed themed materials
  • [8 April 2020] Posters on hygiene, social distancing and self-quarantine - available in Bangla and English (FAO)
• Materials specifically about handwashing and hygiene
  • [8 April 2020] Infographic/posters on how to handwash properly - available in Bangla (horizontal and vertical format) and English (horizontal and vertical format) (FAO)
  • [2 April 2020] Video explainer on when to use, and not use, face masks (2'40" - Bangla) (BBC Media Action)
• Materials specifically about social distancing, quarantine, and isolation
  • [17 April 2020] Animation highlighting why social distancing, and staying at home wherever possible, is important. Also available in an English version. (BBC Media Action)
  • [15 April 2020] Video explainer on why social distancing is important, even for people who are not sick (BBC Media Action)
  • [6 April 2020] Poster/festoon on social distancing - available in Bangla and English (BBC Media Action)
  • [28 March 2020] Audio explainer on social distancing (2'40" - Bangla) (BBC Media Action)
• Materials specifically about rumours and misinformation
  • [4 April 2020] Animation on how to identify misinformation and encouraging people to think before they share - available in square format for social media and 16:9 format for television or screenings (1'00" - Bangla) (BBC Media Action)
  • [31 March 2020] Audio explainer addressing common myths and misperceptions (3'50" - Bangla) (BBC Media Action)
  • [22 March 2020] Video explainer addressing common misperceptions - Bangla - available in high quality (330MB) and mobile quality (80MB) (BBC Media Action)
• Materials on mental health and psycho-social support
  • [3 May 2020] Animation with tips on how to deal with fear and anxiety (BBC Media Action)

2 - Generic communication materials - adaptable for multiple audiences

• IEDCR Poster- Bangla (IEDCR)
• Infographic / posters on hand hygiene and coughing & sneezing etiquette - available in Bangla, Burmese and English (BBC Media Action)
• Global infographics concerning personal protection - available in Bangla and English (WHO)
• Global infographics addressing specific myths and rumours - Bangla language - available as PDF and Powerpoint (WHO)

Additional tools are under development and tools will be regularly updated as the situation develops. Please check back to this page regularly for updates.

Globally, the CDAC Network is regularly updating a collection of communication tools and resources. These are not specific to Bangladesh, but maybe useful for agencies responding to COVID-19.

BBC Media Action communication tools about Covid-19 were produced by BBC Media Action with funding from the H2H Network, which is supported by the UK Department for International Development and hosted by the Danish Refugee Council.

Tools produced by other partners are funded by a range of donors.