The Christian Religious Welfare Trust had sought a grant of Tk 2 crore to celebrate Christmas, the biggest religious festival of the Christian community. However, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed that Tk 3 crore be provided—Tk 1 crore more than the amount requested.

The Prime Minister approved the allocation of Tk 3 crore in a summary sent by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on November 2.

The funds have been proposed from the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund through the Ministry of Religious Affairs to celebrate Christmas 2026, which will be observed on December 25.

A summary submitted to the Prime Minister by the Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that initiatives had been taken to carry out religious and social welfare activities in different parts of the country through the Christian Religious Welfare Trust on the occasion of Christmas.

The ministry proposed a special grant from the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to support these activities. Although the trust had requested Tk 2 crore, the Prime Minister approved Tk 3 crore.