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Titled war heroes, heirs get PM’s financial aid

  • Staff Correspondent
  • 18 April, 2023 12:00 AM
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On behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman has handed over a cheque of Tk20 lakh to the titled freedom fighters and their heirs.

A total of 12 titled war heroes and their heirs received the financial assistance at the conference room of the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is always working tirelessly for the welfare of the brave freedom fighters and their families. In continuation of this, like every year on Armed Forces Day on November 21, 2022, the Prime Minister gave a reception to the freedom fighters and their heirs.

In the programme, the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina discussed their various problems with the visiting freedom fighters and their heirs. At this time, they appealed to the Prime Minister for help in various matters, including house construction, medical treatment, financial assistance and employment.

Pursuant to the application, the Prime Minister approved the payment.