Dhaka:The government of Bangladesh is set to initiate the second phase of its housing programme for freedom fighters starting next year. The initiative aims to provide eligible individuals with houses on their designated land, as stated by Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Aazam Khan.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister announced this plan while responding to a supplementary question from opposition lawmaker Quamrul Hassan during a session at the Jatiya Sangsad. The minister highlighted that preparations are underway to compile a list of genuine freedom fighters who own land, ensuring that housing is built for them.
The first phase of the housing programme was suspended due to allegations of widespread corruption. Minister Khan explained that land ownership complications had hindered many qualified freedom fighters from benefiting from the programme. The government is now focused on creating a verified list of eligible freedom fighters with land to ensure proper assistance distribution.
In addition to housing, Minister Khan addressed issues concerning the condition of several Muktijoddha complexes, which suffered damage after August 5. The government has documented the extent of the damage and allocated funds for the repair of many affected complexes. The minister assured that efforts would continue in phases to restore the complexes and prevent anti-social activities.