Govt to set up foundation for take care of injured, families of July violence victims
The government has decided to set up a foundation to take care of those injured and families of those killed during the July-August period of violence centering the student-led protests.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will head the foundation, which will include a number of advisers of the interim government, student representatives, and family members of the deceased and injured, said the CA's press wing today (20 August).
"We can never forget the contributions of the students and people who sacrificed their lives and who were grievously wounded while participating in the protests against the dictatorship," Chief Adviser Dr Yunus said.
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"It is my duty and our national duty to stand by their side. We will do whatever is needed to take good care of the wounded and families of the deceased as soon as possible," he added.
He further said arrangements have been made for the medical needs and the needs of the families. Dedicated government departments and officials would be assigned in this regard.
The modalities of the foundation will be announced very soon.
Citizens and the Bangladeshi diaspora have been urged to contribute to the foundation, the CA's Press Wing added.
