Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed the National Parliament that a total of Tk 982.91 crore was spent on various programs, sculptures, monuments, portraits, and digital countdown boards marking Mujib Year celebrations. He also stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s food expenses for one year amounted to approximately Tk 35 crore. The information was provided in response to a question from Rangpur-3 MP Mahbubur Rahman Belal during a parliamentary session chaired by the Speaker.

According to the minister, 43 ministries and divisions out of 62 were involved in the expenditure, with the Local Government Ministry spending the highest amount of Tk 283.15 crore. Other major spending ministries included Railways, Cabinet Division, Housing and Public Works, and Home Affairs. When asked about audits or investigations into the large expenditures, the minister said no decision had yet been made, but the government was gradually reviewing past spending and would take necessary decisions after verification.

He further stated that the government’s legal actions against money launderers would continue, with ongoing investigations, lawsuits, and asset seizures already underway.