Monthly Allowance for July Victims Expected to Begin in March: CA Press Wing

Monthly Allowance for July Victims Likely to Begin in March: CA Press Wing

The distribution of the monthly allowance for victims of the July uprising is expected to commence in March this year, according to Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, Majumder stated, “The adviser of the concerned ministry has informed us that they expect to initiate the distribution of the monthly allowance to the families of July martyrs and the injured in March next year.”

Addressing the briefing on the outcomes of a recent meeting regarding support for the July uprising victims, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, confirmed that families of 834 July martyrs, whose names have been published in the gazette, will receive a one-time assistance of Taka 3 million.

Each family will be granted Taka 1 million through a national savings certificate in the fiscal year 2024-25, followed by Taka 2 million in 2025-26. Additionally, every martyr’s family will receive a monthly allowance of Taka 20,000. Capable members of these families will be given priority in government and semi-government job opportunities.

The press secretary also stated that the medical board has categorized the injured July fighters into three groups—Category A, B, and C—based on the severity of their injuries, determining their respective monthly allowances and other benefits.

• Category A: 493 critically injured July fighters, who remain dependent on assistance despite medical treatment, will receive a one-time financial aid of Taka 500,000. This will be distributed as Taka 200,000 in 2024-25 via bank cheque and Taka 300,000 in 2025-26. Additionally, they will receive a monthly allowance of Taka 20,000 and lifetime medical care at public hospitals, including treatment both domestically and abroad as per the medical board’s recommendations. They will also be provided with training, rehabilitation support, and identity cards to access various government benefits.

• Category B: 908 severely injured July fighters will receive a one-time assistance of Taka 300,000, with Taka 100,000 disbursed in 2024-25 and the remaining Taka 200,000 in 2025-26. They will also receive a monthly allowance of Taka 15,000, training, and identity cards for access to government facilities.

• Category C: 10,648 injured July fighters, who have recovered after medical treatment, will receive a one-time financial aid of Taka 100,000. Additionally, they will receive a monthly allowance of Taka 10,000, rehabilitation support, and identity cards.

Chief Adviser’s Senior Assistant Press Secretary, Foyez Ahammad, was also present at the press briefing.