Budget aimed at economic recovery
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the budget proposed for fiscal 2020-21 is a balanced one to recover the country's economy hit by Covid-19 pandemic.
He made the remark at a post-budget briefing via video conference from Awami League president's political office in the capital's Dhanmondi.
Mentioning that the budget was prepared in a different reality and context, Quader, also the ruling Awami League general secretary, said, "This is a realistic charter of transforming the existing crisis into possibility."
He added that this budget was the result of time-befitting and brave thought of Sheikh Hasina government to take the country forward by maintaining balance between lives and livelihoods.
Different countries are conducting research to find a Covid-19 vaccine, and as soon as it is prepared will be brought to the country, Quader said, adding that a plan was included in the budget proposal in this regard.
Social safety net has been considered the third priority sector in the budget to ease sufferings of working people affected by general holidays and lockdown, he added.
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday proposed the national budget of Tk 568,000 crore for fiscal 2020-21 at parliament.
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