Senior research fellow of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dr Nazneen Ahmed said the government must prioritise the health sector at the top of all others.
“Only increasing allocation for infrastructure and other equipment will not be sufficient without ensuring quality of health service delivery. The government should allocate enough funds to develop skilled manpower for healthcare service,” she said.
It will be challenging to create new jobs in the near future, she said adding that, “Even the protection of existing employees would be tough. The government should provide financial and policy supports for the private sector to protect jobs. There should be enough allocation to provide education and proper skill training for human resources.”
“The informal sector has already released a lot of employees. The government should provide an allocation to help the jobless and minimum-income level people for their survival,” Ahmed mentioned.
She said cash support from the government could help maintain their purchasing power and boost aggregate demand, which will help to recover the economy.
