The government has allocated Tk4.66 crore and 9,475 tonnes of rice for distribution among the people affected by various natural disaster including corona pandemic, says a press release.

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has allocated the amount of money and relief goods to the Deputy Commissioners of 64 districts on Monday.

The rice and cash will be distributed as humanitarian assistance to the unemployed and helpless people including transport workers on priority basis.

Earlier on July 4, the ministry allocated Tk 11.70 crore and 23,630 tonnes of rice as humanitarian assistance.