Govt earmarks Tk300cr to provide housing support to families of July fighters

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 families of martyrs of the July Uprising will continue to receive a monthly allowance of Tk20,000.

Under the proposed budget, injured individuals categorised under A, B, and C will also continue to receive monthly allowances of Tk20,000, Tk15,000, and Tk10,000 respectively.

The minister stated that while the existing allowance structure would remain unchanged, the government plans to expand the coverage of the programme. 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 programme, the government has proposed a substantial allocation for housing support. 

As part of an ongoing project, Tk300 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 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 Uprising through both direct financial assistance and long-term rehabilitation programmes, he said.