Jobs restored, incomes not Pandemic-hit respondents say in CPD-Oxfam survey Carrom helps staff of inter-district launches keep occupied since restrictions continue to be imposed on vessel movements since April 14. People’s working hours have shrunk significantly and they have cut food and other expenditures, says a survey. The photo was taken near Shyambazar area in Dhaka recently. Firoz Ahmed Star Business Report Star Business Report Although almost all the people who had lost their jobs in April to May last year because of the pandemic-induced economic downturn found jobs by February, 86 per cent said they are not earning enough to meet their daily necessities, according to a survey.