“July Warrior” Quota Replaces Freedom Fighter Quota

Staff Reporter

Family members of July Martyrs to receive priority in public and semi-public jobs.Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, announced that family members of those killed in the July Uprising will receive priority in public and semi-public jobs. The deceased will be referred to as “July Martyrs,” while the injured will be called “July Warriors.” Families of the “July Martyrs” will receive a one-time grant of 3 million BDT and a monthly allowance of 20,000 BDT. This decision was finalized in meetings held on February 9 and 24 at the Chief Adviser’s Office and disclosed during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Thursday evening.

During the press briefing, Shafiqul Alam stated that a gazette has been published listing 834 individuals as July Martyrs. Families of the July Martyrs will receive a one-time grant of 3 million BDT, disbursed in two phases: 1 million BDT through national savings certificates in the 2024–25 fiscal year, and 2 million BDT in July 2025 through national savings certificates. Additionally, families will receive a monthly allowance of 20,000 BDT.

Shafiqul Alam further detailed that injured individuals will be categorized into three medical groups—Category A, Category B, and Category C—based on their condition, with specific benefits allocated to each category. They will receive identification cards granting them access to various government benefits.

Category A (Severely Injured):
– 493 individuals have been listed under this category, who are permanently disabled and require full-time assistance for daily living despite receiving medical treatment.
– They will receive a one-time grant of 500,000 BDT: 200,000 BDT in the 2024–25 fiscal year and 300,000 BDT in the 2025–26 fiscal year, disbursed via bank checks.
– They will also receive a monthly allowance of 20,000 BDT and lifetime medical treatment in government hospitals.
– Eligible individuals may receive medical treatment at local or foreign hospitals upon the recommendation of an appropriate medical board.
– Additional benefits include vocational training, rehabilitation, and assistive support.

Category B (Moderately Injured):
– 908 individuals have been listed under this category, who are partially dependent on others for daily living due to physical limitations.
– They will receive a one-time grant of 300,000 BDT: 100,000 BDT in the 2024–25 fiscal year and 200,000 BDT in the 2025–26 fiscal year, disbursed via bank checks.
– A monthly allowance of 15,000 BDT will also be provided.
– They will receive priority in vocational training and public or semi-public job placements.

Category C (Mildly Injured):
– 10,648 individuals have been categorized as mildly injured and have recovered following treatment.
– They will receive a one-time grant of 100,000 BDT and a monthly allowance of 10,000 BDT.
– Rehabilitation benefits will also be provided.

The press secretary noted that the categorization of injured individuals was based on recommendations from medical boards and hospital treatment records.

During the briefing, Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, stated that the responsible advisor for the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs is aiming to initiate monthly allowance disbursements by March.

Senior Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Fayez Ahmed, was also present at the press briefing.