Bangladesh announces US$8.5bil virus bailout package


Women sitting on the ground maintaining social distance waiting to receive relief supplies provided by local police authority amid the coronavirus outbreak in Dhaka. Bangladesh on Sunday (April 5) announced an economic stimulus package worth over US$8.5bil to cushion the shock of the outbreak. - Reuters

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday (April 5) announced an economic stimulus package worth over US$8.5bil to cushion the shock of the global Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

"I hope our economy will rebound," Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Sunday, adding that the country could reach close to its desired economic growth, "if the packages are implemented quickly."

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