DHAKA: The government has allocated Tk 10,000 crore to meet the emergency requirements in tackling coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

In this regard, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal proposed the allocation while placing national budget for 2020-21 fiscal year.

He said: “We have taken all-out steps to improve the health sector. To combat the Covid-19 pandemic, we are implementing different programmes worth Tk 5,500 crore under the Health Services Division.”
 
“The government will do whatever is needed in addressing the coronavirus pandemic. To accomplish the emergency requirements, I propose to allocate Tk 10,000 crore as a lump sum,” the minister added.

BDST: 1810 HRS, JUN 11, 2020
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