Dhaka, April 3 -- Every institution is facing a test of usefulness and relevance as the corona virus inches towards a feared deluge within, possibly, weeks. Everyone is hoping that some miracle will spare Bangladesh and it will avoid a colossal disaster but sadly the global scene doesn't say so. No matter how small or big the death and suffering rates are, the damage will be significant even transitioning at many levels.

Everyone is a potential victim and the privileged feel safe for the time being but as the UK and other parts of Europe show, just about no one is safe.

Can the amla brigade handle such a crisis?

Bangladesh was not prepared and some think more time was focused in celebrating the centenary rather than preparing for the i...