News Desk
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader today (June 6) termed Bangladesh`s proposed national budget for the financial year 2024-2025 as `realistic and pro-people`.

He also said: ‘Amid the current global crisis, a pro-people budget has been proposed. This budget has been prepared considering the promises and priority sectors outlined in the party`s election manifesto. Special emphasis will also be placed on controlling commodity prices. This budget is realistic.’

He gave an immediate budget reaction at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban while talking to reporters in Dhaka.

When asked if any prescriptions from the International Monetary Fund were followed in preparing the budget, Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, responded that the budget was not prepared following anyone’s prescription, as the Sheikh Hasina-led government does not adhere to external prescriptions.

Regarding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India, AL general secretary mentioned that the prime minister would visit Delhi, India, for Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony on Saturday.