SANGSAD BHABAN, June 6, 2024 (BSS)- The government has allocated Taka 7,474 crore forthe Liberation War Affairs Ministry in the proposed budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25. 20,000 considering the socio-economic status of the freedom fighters. Furthermore, the honorarium for the martyrs, freedom fighters holding a title of honour, and war-wounded freedom fighters is now directly deposited into their bank accounts through the Government-to-Person (G2P) system, he said. “We are providing grants for freedom fighters' honorarium, including festivalallowances, Bengali New Year allowances, and Great Victory Day allowances for thefreedom fighters who are alive. Moreover, the programme for issuance of smart cards and digital certificates to ensure the identity of these heroic freedom fighters who are included in the integrated list of the freedom fighters is underway, he added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha June 06, 2024 12:01 UTC