OP-ED: Let the experts do their job

Containing the spread of the virus is the priority right now. Other concerns can be put on the back-burner
In normal times, the expanding capitalist-driven world seeks the advice of specialists to inform strategies, be it in economics, defense, medicine, or otherwise. 

In the span of almost a year and a half, such methods have faded fast. Does it really take rocket science to combat the new spread of the virus? The national committee has suggested a float of measures to be implemented. Most of what they feel is the way forward can be implemented through creative thinking. 

What with digital platforms gaining momentum, economists and nutritionists combined with communications professionals and IT entrepreneurs can think of ways for small businesses to operate in relatively safer forms. There are young IT freelancers that are earning modest sums sitting at home. 

This talent just needs to be organized to cater to people’s needs, albeit charting unknown territory. More involvement of professionally run businesses including multinationals can also help with new solutions. By banning app-based Pathao travel, it has slowed, not stopped the business. No one has examined the possibility of using their skill in deliveries of goods and services.