The proposed budget is ‘realistic’ and ‘timely’ to tackle the coronavirus situation, he says
Awami League General Secretary and Minister for Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader has acknowledged this year’s “development-friendly” budget.
He made the remarks after the proposed budget was placed in the parliament on Thursday.
Quader said the proposed budget was “realistic” and “timely” to tackle the Covid-19 situation with the assured participation of all the people of the country, and prioritizing lives and livelihoods.
The finance minister proposed Tk602,880 crore budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, themed around “Priority on lives and livelihoods, tomorrow’s Bangladesh”