The prime minister may specify and declare the schemes for poor people and the agriculture and livestock sectors,” said an official of the PMO. Both the minister and PMO officials said the prime minister might add more funds to the stimulus package, if she so desired. When contacted, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque yesterday said the incentive package for the agriculture sector would be announced by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina soon. A minister, asking to remain anonymous, yesterday said the prime minister would announce the packages for the poor by Sunday or the day after. As per the Indian government's plan, the $22.6bn economic stimulus package would provide direct cash transfers and ensure food security for millions of poor people suffering because of the nationwide lockdown.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 11, 2020 18:33 UTC