The government has proposed continuing monthly allowances for the families of those killed during the July Uprising and injured participants, while expanding the number of beneficiaries and increasing support for housing assistance in the upcoming fiscal year.
Announcing the proposal in the FY27 budget, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said families of the martyrs of the July Uprising will continue to receive a monthly allowance of Tk 20,000.
Under the proposed budget, injured individuals classified under categories A, B and C will also continue to receive monthly allowances of Tk 20,000, Tk 15,000 and Tk 10,000 respectively.
The finance minister said the allowance structure would remain unchanged, but the government plans to significantly expand the programme’s coverage.
The number of beneficiaries is proposed to increase by 1,857, raising the total number of recipients to 16,513.
He said the initiative is aimed at ensuring continued financial support for the families affected by the July Uprising and those who suffered injuries during the movement.
In addition to the allowance programme, the government has proposed Tk 300 crore for housing assistance under an ongoing rehabilitation project.
The allocation will be used to provide housing support to the families of those who lost their lives during the July Mass Uprising and to the families of July fighters who have permanently lost their earning capacity.
According to the finance minister, the housing programme is intended to strengthen social protection measures and improve the living conditions of affected families.
He said the proposed allocation reflects the government’s continued commitment to supporting the victims of the July Mass Uprising through direct financial assistance and long-term rehabilitation programmes.
