DHAKA, June 6, 2024 (BSS) - Leaders of Awami League (AL) and its associate bodies today held processions and rallies at various wards and thanas in the city hailing the proposed national budget for fiscal 2024-25.

They welcomed the proposed budget and termed it pro-people and development-oriented.

AL Dhaka City South unit brought out a procession in front of the party's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue at 4 pm which paraded different city streets.

Led by AL Dhaka South City unit President Abu Ahmed Mannafi and General Secretary Humayun Kabir, the procession was joined by many city leaders, among others.

“At the time of current global crisis, a pro-people budget has been proposed. This budget has been prepared taking into consideration the promises and priority sectors mentioned in the party's election manifesto. Special focus will also be given on controlling commodity prices. This budget is realistic,” AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader told journalists in an immediate budget reaction at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban here.

Dhaka South City unit of Jubo League brought out a joyous procession at 23 Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital at 5 pm welcoming the budget.

Dhaka South City unit of Jubo League President (acting) Mainuddin Rana and Acting General Secretary HM Rezaul Karim Reza led the procession.

Besides, Swechasebak League, Chhatra League, Krishak League, Awami Matsyajibi League and other associate wings of the ruling Awami League also held processions and distributed sweets in the city, including Dhaka University campus.

Earlier, Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali placed the country’s 53rd budget in the Jatiya Sangsad in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.

JS Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury chaired the session.