Dhaka: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam has announced that a new directorate dedicated to the July uprising will be established next month under the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs. He disclosed this information during a press conference held at Rail Bhaban today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Nahid stated that the directorate's primary objectives will include providing assistance to the families of martyrs, rehabilitating those injured, and addressing related concerns. The government plans to allocate Taka 637.80 crore to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs to fulfill these goals.
Nahid mentioned that a distribution process will commence next week, with Taka 232.6 crore set to be disbursed to the families of martyrs and individuals injured during the uprising. The remaining Taka 405.20 crore is scheduled for distribution in July of the fiscal year 2025-2026.
The financial plan includes a provision where each martyr's family will receive Taka 20 lakh. Moreover, Nahid, who also serves as the Information and Broadcasting adviser, revealed that injured individuals would be offered financial support in various categories, contingent upon the severity of their injuries.
Additionally, a monthly allowance will be provided to those who sustained severe injuries during the uprising, starting from the upcoming July. The press conference was attended by key figures such as Railways Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan, Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruque-e-Azam, Bir Protik, and July Smriti Foundation Chief Executive Officer Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdha.