But the five-part stimulus package is more indicative of what is not there, instead of what is there. Public health crisisThe impending health crisis due to coronavirus has exposed our health system, which was underfunded and also was ravaged by corruption. The 72,000 crore stimulus package reflects this. However, the stimulus package completely ignores the above scenarios. It is perplexing that in the face of the grave crisis that is facing the nation, the Bangladesh government's so-called stimulus package solves the wrong problem.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 12, 2020 06:45 UTC