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Factors determining migration intentions in Bangladesh: from land to factory

Muhammad Kazim Nur Sohad, Giuseppe Celi and Edgardo Sica

Journal of Economic Studies, 2023, vol. 51, issue 5, 1058-1076

Abstract: Purpose - This article explores the migration intentions (MIs) embedded in population movements from rural to urban areas in Bangladesh. In this country, urban-centric development policies have made cities epicentres of commerce and industrialisation, offering significant employment and livelihood opportunities. This rapid transformation has generated several socio-psychological factors that are influencing the willingness of rural populations to migrate to cities for better jobs, lifestyles and services. Design/methodology/approach - The present study adopted the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as a conceptual model to assess the behavioural and psychological factors underlying MIs. Findings - The results of the structural equation modelling (SEM) indicate that MIs are mainly influenced by subjective norms (SN) and, to a lesser extent, attitudes towards migration (ATM) and perceived behavioural control (PBC). Originality/value - The analysis drew on an original dataset built through interviews with migrants from rural areas employed in the ready-made garment (RMG) industry in four selective areas of the Metropolitan City of Chittagong.

Keywords: Economic development; Internal migration; Urbanisation; RMG sector; Bangladesh; J61; O15; P25; R23; Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JES-06-2023-0293

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