Online Report: The honorarium of the valiant freedom fighters will be increased from Tk 12,000 to Tk 20,000 in the next fiscal year. This will require an increased allocation of Tk 1,920 crore.

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday in his budget speech said, “Last February, the Hon’ble Prime Minister announced to increase the monthly honorarium of the freedom fighters to Tk 20,000. Accordingly, the honorarium of the valiant freedom fighters will be increased from Tk. 12,000 to Tk. 20,000 in the next fiscal year.”

He said work has started for building 30,000 `Bir Nibas` for the freedom fighters at a cost of Tk. 4,122 crore to ensure their safe accommodation. To improve the socio-economic condition of the valiant freedom fighters, construction of Muktijoddha Complex in every district and upazila of the country is at the final satge, he added.