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.

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.