PM Announces Tk 5,000cr Stimulus Package for Agriculture Sector

Prime Minister Sheik Hasina today announced a Tk 5,000 crore stimulus plan with a five percent interest rate for farmers who have been hit hard by the ongoing shutdown of coronavirus scare.

She was holding a videoconference with officials of the districts under the Barishal and Khulna divisions. She joined the videoconference from her official home, Gono Bhaban, at 10:00 a.m.

In the meantime, the Prime Minister has also asked people to celebrate Pahela Baishakh at home with family members.