Junior political party leaders were chosen for key ministerial positions -- these leaders were not empowered to challenge the PM’s approaches and ideas when needed. Ministers and government party leaders frequently blame the opposition party and critics for everything that goes wrong. It is not surprising that the government did not react until mid-March and some ministers uttered all nonsensical arguments initially. By no means is this to suggest that the current opposition party would have done any better, no one has forgotten the horror people perceived under the previous governments. This national council should include all stakeholders, including opposition and business leaders, medical experts, economists, and representatives of the general public.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 28, 2020 15:11 UTC