Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would continue to take measures to ease people's sufferings and protect their livelihoods amid coronavirus pandemic.

She said this in the Jatiya Sangsad during a discussion on the obituary motion over the deaths of Awami League MP Habibur Rahman Mollah from Dhaka-5 and other noted personalities who died in the last two months.

"We are going to place the budget tomorrow [today]. Many countries couldn't do it in these trying times. We will fight coronavirus and also continue to do whatever necessary so that people don't suffer and can lead a normal life," said Hasina, the Leader of the House.

Joining the discussion, Opposition Chief Whip and Jatiya Party lawmaker Mashiur Rahman Ranga suggested that the PM should join the JS session through video conference from her residence, considering her safety amid Covid-19 pandemic.

"Who will run the country in your absence?" he questioned.

In response, Hasina said she doesn't fear death and that she is ready to sacrifice her life for people.

"There is nothing to be afraid of," said the PM.