The government has proposed doubling financial assistance for patients suffering from cancer, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, stroke-induced paralysis, congenital heart disease and thalassaemia, under a revised social welfare initiative.
Under the new proposal, eligible patients will receive a one-time grant of Tk100,000 per year, up from Tk50,000, to help cover treatment costs for these life-threatening conditions.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury made the announcement in Parliament on Thursday afternoon while presenting the proposed 2026–27 financial year budget.
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