The government has proposed continuing monthly allowances for the families of those killed during the July Uprising and for injured participants, while significantly expanding the number of beneficiaries and allocating additional funds for housing support in the upcoming fiscal year.
Announcing the proposal, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said that families of martyrs of the July Uprising will continue to receive a monthly allowance of Taka 20,000.
Under the proposed budget, injured individuals categorized under A, B, and C will also continue to receive monthly allowances of Taka 20,000, Taka 15,000, and Taka 10,000 respectively.
The minister stated that while the existing allowance structure would remain unchanged, the government plans to expand the coverage of the program. Number of beneficiaries is set to increase by 1,857, bringing the total number of recipients to 16,513.
The proposed measures are aimed at ensuring continued financial assistance for families affected by the July Uprising and individuals who sustained injuries during the movement.
In addition to the allowance program, the government has proposed a substantial allocation for housing support.
As part of an ongoing project, Taka 300 crore has been earmarked for the next fiscal year to provide housing assistance to the families of those who lost their lives during the July Mass Uprising and to the families of July fighters who have suffered a permanent loss of earning capacity.
According to the finance minister, the housing initiative is intended to strengthen social protection measures and improve living conditions of the families that made significant sacrifice during the uprising.
The proposed allocation reflects the government's continued commitment to supporting the victims of the July Mass Uprising through both direct financial assistance and long-term rehabilitation programs, he said.
Bd-Pratidin English/ AM
