Dr. Zahedur Rahman, Policy and Strategy Adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, shared details on Facebook about the lunch budget at the Prime Minister’s Office. He stated that during a meeting between the Prime Minister and representatives of the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB), the lunch menu included rice, bottle gourd with small shrimp, fried okra, boiled egg curry, lentils, and yogurt. According to his post, the combined budget for lunch and afternoon snacks at the Prime Minister’s Office is Tk150.

Dr. Rahman mentioned that this amount is more than five times lower than the previous allocation. His post highlighted the simplicity and cost-conscious approach of the current arrangement at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The disclosure offers a glimpse into the government’s spending practices and may reflect an emphasis on modesty and efficiency in official hospitality.