On June 9, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal proposed a Tk 6,78,640 crore budget for 2022-23. Social security allocation for the poor and marginalized increased by Tk 5,962 crore to Tk 1,13,576 crore, covering 122 programs. The Minister noted rising hardships, while high inflation is expected. (Prothom Alo, June 9)