Dhaka, March 18 -- The interim government has decided to increase the allocation for celebrating Independence and National Day on 26 March, compared to the last two years.
This year, the allocation has been set at Tk 6.94 crore, an increase of Tk 1.24 crore from last year, according to sources at the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
As in previous years, the government is allocating funds to each upazila administration to ensure smooth celebrations nationwide. Allocations are also being made to various ministries, departments, and organisations to implement national activities or programmes approved in an inter-ministerial meeting.
In 2023, a total of Tk 5.7 crore was allocated for Independence Day celebrat...