Even if I give a little, I can give, so that no one is deprived: Prime Minister



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 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the video conference from Ganobhaban and addressed the inaugural function of the cash assistance program to 5 million families via mobile banking Dhaka, May 14 . Image: PID

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the announcement while speaking to a video conference from Ganobhaban on Thursday, in her opening speech, she paid 2,500 rupees in cash to each of the 5 million families through mobile banking.

Referring to the plight of the Imams and the Muezzins in the Corona situation, the Prime Minister said: “I think we have a responsibility. I have already asked them to make a list. I will provide financial aid to all mosques on the occasion of Eid- ul-Ramadan. We are making that list. ” In the second phase, financial assistance will be provided to 7,000 more Qawmi madrasas before Eid, he said, adding that seven more will be provided in the second phase. Financial assistance will be provided to Hazar Qawmi Madrasa before Eid. I have also taken that step.

Referring to the assistance provided to several Qawmi madrasas in the first phase, the Prime Minister said: “We have many madrasahs, where there are orphanages, they were going through many difficulties.” With them in mind, we have already provided financial assistance to some 8,065 madrasahs in Qawmi, where there are orphanages. “He said the government has spent around Rs 10 million in this sector.” We have taken into account how many orphans there are in any madrasa, “he said. We have sent money to all the madrasas. In this way, we have taken measures to ensure that no class is neglected, regardless of who is orphaned or helpless in different places” he added.

Thanking BCL for helping farmers harvest rice, the president of the Awami League said: “The leaders of the Chhatra League, the Juba League, the Swechchhasebak League and the Awami League have helped harvest rice. Sheikh Hasina further said that a lot of food grains have been produced. By the grace of God, at least there will be no food shortage. We can fix that. Giving some cash aid is absolutely essential. We are organizing Setuku. “Those who are now unemployed can do some work “He said. Where there is land to grow something, to do a little work. He also worked a little as an entrepreneur. The country can also be helped by doing several things (these things), since it can maintain itself financially. ”

Sheikh Hasina said: “The problem we had during the harvest is that the communication system is closed. Then when we took the initiative, our administration, the police took action. But there was also a lack of manpower.” He added: “First I called our Chhatra League. Wherever they are, they have to go down to their own area and be next to the farmer to cut the rice. Remember that rice is made from rice. And this rice is rice. Our food So there is nothing to be ashamed of, it is a matter of pride. “We will not work where we save our lives by eating, that no one remembers this misery,” added the prime minister.

The Prime Minister also spoke about the N-95 and said it was not for the general public, but for the wear and tear of those who would provide services to Corona patients. He also emphasized keeping the mask open when the house is in an infection-free environment.

Rs 2.5 billion to two specialized banks

Sheik Hasina said the government would provide Rp 2 billion to the Employment Bank and Rs 500 million to the Expatriate Welfare Bank so that people who have become unemployed due to the coronavirus outbreak and those returning abroad can do business with low interest loans.

From the same event, it also inaugurated the distribution of stipends and tuition for undergraduate students and equivalent level of 2019 through online mobile banking.

Sheikh Hasina said that a special deposit of Rs 2 billion will be granted to increase loans from the Karmasangsthan Bank. He said: “They will be able to take loans from there so that young people do not have to wander unemployed.” They will be able to do business on their own.

Regarding expatriates, Sheikh Hasina said: “Those of us who are expatriates send remittances. Another specialized bank called Prabasi Kalyan has been created so that they do not have to sell their houses and go abroad with loans. We will also give more money to We will give you an additional crore of Rs 500 there. Previously, we paid around Rs 400 million there.

The Prime Minister said: “As you know, the scope of work abroad is now limited. There are too many people who are losing their jobs and many are returning to the country. They are citizens of my country. I do not want them to suffer there. They will actually return But we are organizing their employment so that they can come to work here.

Sheikh Hasina said that when he first came into government, he created this job bank to remove the curse of youth unemployment in the country. From this bank, educated or uneducated, any young person can borrow up to two lakh rupees at low interest without any collateral. With this loan, they can do business alone or with friends, he added.

The video conference was organized by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Ahmed Kaikaus. The Minister of Education, Dipu Moni, joined the role of the Ministry of Education. The Vice Minister of Education, Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury, was present at the time.



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