The allowances are there to ensure that no - one goes unfed. But those who are capable must work in order to earn a living, " Hasina said at a programme at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Tuesday.
The ruling Awami League chief stressed providing allowances on a scale that people do not lose the motivation to work.
A greater number of competent people will help improve the socio - economic conditions, she said.
"I have heard people saying that the amount given as allowances is not enough to run families. We are not here to run all the families. Our duty is to make sure that no - one is left hungry or left out in the cold. That's it. "
The government has increased the amount of monthly allowances to senior citizens, widows, underprivileged autistic people and autistic students, said Hasina.
Senior citizens and widows receive Tk 500 a month in government allowances.
Grants are being paid to 86, 400 orphans, with Tk 1, 000 a month.
Citing a project to transfer allowances to beneficiaries electronically by 2021, Hasina said: "We want to ensure that the money reaches them directly. "
She shed light on different government projects to renovate orphanages and rejuvenate the Department of Social Services.
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