Tk 20cr for each Bangladesh MP to develop his constituency

Money in Bangladeshi Taka.

Dhaka, Feb 18 - LGRD Minister Tazul Islam on Sunday announced allocation of Tk 20 crore for each MPs to fulfil the promises of development in their respective constituencies.

The minister said this in Parliament in response to a supplementary question of Jatiya Party MP and opposition chief whip Mujibul Haque Chunnu.

In his supplementary question, Chunnu wanted to know--MPs made election promises in their constituencies. Moreover, there was a bulk allocation for the development of his area. Now the question is whether this government will give allocations to MPs for the development in their respective areas?

In response, the LGRD minister said that it is normal for parliamentarians to make many promises to the people for the development of their respective areas.

Naturally, as the MPs are eager to fulfill those promises, the Prime Minister has very sincerely realized the matter by making a scheme to give Tk 20 crore to each MP's constituency for a period of five years which is ongoing, Tazul Islam said.

The minister also said that once this project is completed to fulfill the promises and development of the constituencies of the MPs, it will be considered to take up a new project. - UNB