“We have taken the initiative as per the guidance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,” said Md Akram Hossain, additional secretary (relief) of the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has categorized city corporations and districts in keeping with their demand for relief. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has already received a demand proposal from the city corporations and district administrations for an additional Tk1.6crore until April 23. In addition, the Relief Ministry has stressed the need for stringent monitoring to ensure that the relief funds are not misappropriated. A circular from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief said powdered Milk Vita milk is required for the relief package, and it needs to be acquired on a G2G basis.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 26, 2020 14:37 UTC