Generally, the courts around the world are reluctant to intervene in policy matters of the government covering economic regulation, even if such policy matters sometimes affect the fundamental rights of the citizens. It could be argued that the stimulus package does not adequately address these people or their woes. Regardless of the sector to which the benefits are being offered, the constitutional legitimacy of the stimulus package can be seen through another prism. The stimulus package has left all the above and many other questions unanswered. It is one thing to declare a stimulus package, but the real challenge will be putting the package into motion with the uncertainties as described above.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 15, 2020 11:03 UTC