Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk9 crore as an Eid gift for traders affected by the devastating Bangabazar fire.
Mohammad Tofazzel Hossain Miah, principal secretary to the prime minister, confirmed the matter on Tuesday.
The money has already been disbursed via mobile banking, he said.
On 4 April, a massive fire broke out at the Bangabazar Market in Dhaka.
The fire burned down over 5,000 shops.
File photo: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) from Ganabhaban through a videoconference on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Focus BanglaAccording to a report of the investigation committee formed by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) a total of 3,845 traders were affected by the fire.
Meanwhile, the total amount of goods, estimated at approximately Tk288.350 crore, burnt to ashes.
Besides, approximately Tk14.70 crore was lost considering the structural aspects, according to the DSCC report.
A total of six adjacent markets were also burnt.
The other six markets are--Gulistan Market, Annex tower, Mohanagar shopping complex, Adarsha market, Banga Islami Market and Barisal Plaza.
