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SANGSAD BHABAN, July 12, 2026 (BSS)- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today informed the parliament that the ministries and divisions together spent a total of Taka 982 crore 91 lakh 74 thousand on various programmes undertaken across the country to observe Mujib Borsho during the previous fascist AL regime.
Replying to a starred question in the Jatiya Sangsad from opposition lawmaker Mahbubur Rahman Belal (Rangpur-3), the finance minister said the expenditure covered implementation of different programmes in districts and upazilas, installation of portraits and memorial structures, construction of bronze, copper and marble statues in different government offices, and installation of state-sponsored digital countdown boards.
Responding to a supplementary question from the same lawmaker, the finance minister said no decision has yet been taken regarding any audit, investigation or other measures relating to the expenditure.
Khosru, however, said the issue should not be viewed in isolation, noting that there had been expenditure under several other heads during the previous government as well.
“It is not only Mujib Borsho.
There are many other issues. We are taking stock of all these matters,” the minister said.
He added that the government is reviewing different areas of public expenditure and that decisions would be taken at an appropriate time after completing the assessment process.
“We are conducting stock-taking. I am confident that appropriate decisions will be taken in the future,” he told the House.
Earlier, the supplementary question sought to know whether the government had initiated any audit or investigation into the expenditure and whether those responsible for any misuse or irregularities involving public funds would be brought to justice.
The lawmaker also wanted to know what measures the government would take to prevent unnecessary public spending for promoting any individual in the future.
The finance minister reiterated that no final decision had yet been made on those issues, while indicating that the government is examining the overall matter before taking any further step.
