Govt aid benefits over 6.74cr people in country | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Friday
July 04, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
FRIDAY, JULY 04, 2025
Govt aid benefits over 6.74cr people in country

Covid-19 in Bangladesh

BSS
16 June, 2020, 01:55 pm
Last modified: 16 June, 2020, 01:59 pm

Related News

  • Aman seed, fertiliser worth Tk11cr distributed among flood-hit farmers
  • Al Manahil distributes relief worth Tk16cr amid pandemic
  • Covid-19 relief: Salman Khan to provide financial aid to 25,000 cine workers
  • Salman Khan to donate ‘Radhe’ revenues for Covid-19 relief
  • Hrithik Roshan, Will Smith, Shawn Mendes and more contribute to Covid-19 relief funds for India

Govt aid benefits over 6.74cr people in country

The government has so far distributed 1, 75,035 tonnes of rice among the people

BSS
16 June, 2020, 01:55 pm
Last modified: 16 June, 2020, 01:59 pm
Photo:UNB
Photo:UNB

More than 6.74 crore people from over 1.50 crore families were benefited by the government relief assistance throughout the country amid the ongoing coronavirus situation.

"Around 6, 74, 29,307 individuals of 1, 53, 62,766 families have been provided with government relief assistance during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis", said an official release today.

The government has so far distributed 1, 75,035 tonnes of rice out of 2, 11,017 tonnes among the people, according to the data sent by 64 district administrations.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

The data showed that Taka 81,77,15,702 have been distributed among 3,85,90,443 individuals as the government so far allocated Taka 95,83,72,264 cash.

Apart from this, baby food of Taka 22.55 crore out of Taka 27.14 crore allotted by the government was distributed among 15.27 lakh people, it added

Top News

Covid-19 relief / Govt relief for Covid-19 / Govt aid / coronavirus relief

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Ships and shipping containers are pictured at the port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, US, 30 January 2019. Photo: REUTERS
    Bangladesh expects US tariff relief after Trump's cuts to Vietnam
  • Local spinners produce export-standard carded and combed yarn. Photo: Mumit M
    Will higher taxes drive up RMG's yarn import reliance?
  • Screengrab from a CCTV video shows a chaotic moment as several individuals chase a woman down a staircase inside a hotel in Dhaka's Mohalhali on 1 July 2025
    Jubo Dal leader expelled over alleged attack on women in Mohakhali hotel

MOST VIEWED

  • Chief adviser’s Special Envoy for International Affairs and Adviser Lutfey Siddiqi
    Fake documents submission behind visa complications for Bangladeshis: Lutfey Siddiqi
  • History in women's football: Bangladesh qualify for Asian Cup for the first time
    History in women's football: Bangladesh qualify for Asian Cup for the first time
  • Electric power transmission pylon miniatures and Adani Green Energy logo are seen in this illustration taken, on 9 December 2022. Photo: Reuters
    Bangladesh clears all dues to Adani Power
  • What it will take to merge crisis-hit Islamic banks
    What it will take to merge crisis-hit Islamic banks
  • A file photo of the NBR Bhaban in Agargaon, Dhaka
    NBR officers gripped by fear as govt gets tough  
  • NBR Office in Dhaka. File Photo: Collected
    Govt sends 4 senior NBR officials on forced retirement

Related News

  • Aman seed, fertiliser worth Tk11cr distributed among flood-hit farmers
  • Al Manahil distributes relief worth Tk16cr amid pandemic
  • Covid-19 relief: Salman Khan to provide financial aid to 25,000 cine workers
  • Salman Khan to donate ‘Radhe’ revenues for Covid-19 relief
  • Hrithik Roshan, Will Smith, Shawn Mendes and more contribute to Covid-19 relief funds for India

Features

Illustration: TBS

Why rare earth elements matter more than you think

3h | The Big Picture
Illustration: TBS

The buildup to July Uprising: From a simple anti-quota movement to a wildfire against autocracy

1d | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

Ulan Daspara: Remnants of a fishing village in Dhaka

3d | Panorama
Photo: Collected

Innovative storage accessories you’ll love

4d | Brands

More Videos from TBS

Patiya Police Station OC Withdrawn Amid Protests: What Experts Are Saying

Patiya Police Station OC Withdrawn Amid Protests: What Experts Are Saying

1h | Podcast
"We are not numbers... we are people... we are hungry."

"We are not numbers... we are people... we are hungry."

2h | TBS Stories
Violence against women and children at epidemic level: Advisor

Violence against women and children at epidemic level: Advisor

3h | TBS Stories
Appropriate action will be taken against army personnel involved in disappearances: AHQ

Appropriate action will be taken against army personnel involved in disappearances: AHQ

5h | TBS Today
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net