Dhaka, April 7 -- According to current exchange rates, the sum of the requested fund is Tk 221 billion.

Bangladesh has asked for $850 million from the World Bank, $750 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), $600 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), $250 million from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and $150 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).

Economic Relations Secretary Fatima Yasmin told bdnews24.com, "We've sent letters seeking emergency assistance in saving the people and our economy from the coronavirus. We asked for support in planning our budget and battle against COVID-19."

"We are in regular contact with these aid agencies; the confirmation could come soon."

Shahidul Islam, a...