Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal proposed to allocate Tk 10,000 crore to fulfil the emergency requirements to combat the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
“We have taken all-out measures to improve the health sector. To combat the Covid-19 pandemic, we are implementing different programs worth Tk5,500 crore under the Health Services Division,” Minister said while placing the budget for fiscal year 2020-21 in Jatiya Sangsad.
The finance minister also said, “The government will do whatever is required to address the pandemic. To fulfil emergency requirements, I propose to allocate Tk10,000 crore as a lumpsum.” ♦