Proposed budget realistic, pro-people: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the proposed national budget for fiscal year (2024-2025) is realistic and pro-people.

“At the time of the current global crisis, a pro-people budget has been proposed. This budget has been prepared taking into consideration the promises and priority sectors mentioned in the party's election manifesto.

“Special focus will also be given to controlling commodity prices. This budget is realistic,” he said in an immediate budget reaction in parliament, reports BSS.

Replying to a query of the journalists whether any prescription of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was followed in the preparation of the budget, Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said the budget was not prepared following anyone's prescription as the Sheikh Hasina-led government does not follow anyone's prescription.