Farooq-E-Azam, adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs on stated that the July Directorate will be launched either this week or soon, and the martyrs of 2024 July uprising will be honored as "July Martyrs," while the injured will be recognized as "July Warriors," with their names officially acknowledged.
Certificates and identity cards will be given to them, he added.
Farooq-E-Azam stated on Monday that deputy commissioners (DCs) across all districts have been directed to identify fake freedom fighters.
He added that those found to be fraudulent will face legal action, speaking to reporters after a session of his ministry on the second day of the DC Conference in Dhaka.
The liberation war affairs adviser said July Warriors would receive one-time and monthly allowances according to three categories.
"Three categories are being made. Category A warriors will get a one-time grant of Tk5 lakh and a monthly allowance of Tk20,000. Category B warriors will get a one-time grant of Tk3 lakh and a monthly allowance of Tk15,000. Category C warriors will get rehabilitation and priority in government jobs," he said.
Source: TBS
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