Of the money, more than Tk 40.5 million will be distributed as relief and the remainder to buy baby food. Earlier, the government allocated more than Tk 410 million and 85,067 tonnes of rice for the jobless in six phases. People must follow the government procurement system along with all other rules and regulations including financial ones properly to purchase baby food. Milk Vita powder milk purchased in accordance with the government procurement system has to be included as relief goods. The government has directed all DCs to keep accounts of the purchase of baby food for audit in future.

Source: bd News24 April 17, 2020 16:41 UTC