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61 more war-heroines recognized as FFs
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gazette recognizing 61 more war-heroines as freedom fighters (FFs).
According to the decision of the 70th meeting of the Jatiyo
Muktijoddha Council, they were recognized as freedom fighters.
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has also issued a gazette on
December 14 to this end.
With this, a total of 400 war heroines (Birangona) freedom fighters
have been recognized since October 12, 2015.
They will enjoy all the other government benefits that the freedom
fighters deserve including the monthly allowance.
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61 more Birangana recognised
Star Online Report
Star Online Report
The government has recognised 61 more Birangana (war heroines) for their contribution and sacrifice during the country s Liberation War in 1971.
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs today issued a gazette notification in this regard. With the latest inclusion, a total of 400 Birangana received the status of freedom fighter.
Every recognised Birangana will now receive a monthly allowance of Tk 12,000 and special quota in government jobs and benefits for their children and grandchildren.
The process of recognising Birangana as freedom fighters started following a High Court order on January 27, 2014.
At least 1.62 lakh women were raped, and 1.31 lakh Hindu women went missing during the Liberation War, according to the War Crimes Facts and Findings Committee led by Dr M Hassan.
Bangladesh government approves primary list of 1,222 martyred intellectuals
After 49 years of the Liberation War, the Bangladesh government has approved a primary list of 1,222 martyred
| 15 Dec 2020 3:37 AM GMT
DHAKA: After 49 years of the Liberation War, the Bangladesh government has approved a primary list of 1,222 martyred intellectuals who made sacrifices for the nation in 1971, a Minister announced. On Sunday, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM MozammelHuque said the list will be formally released this month.
Huque s announcement came a day ahead of country observing the Martyred Intellectuals Day on Monday. In separate messages on Sunday, President M. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, paid homage to the martyred intellectuals.Huque said the list was approved at the first meeting of the committee formed to compile it.
Sixty-one more recognised as Biranganas
Staff Correspondent
Staff Correspondent
The government has recognised 61 more Biranganas (war heroines) for their contribution and sacrifice during the country s Liberation War in 1971.
The recognition comes a day before the country goes into its 50th Victory Day celebration.
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs yesterday issued a gazette notification in this regard. With the latest inclusion, a total of 400 Biranganas received the status of freedom fighters.
At least 1.62 lakh women were raped and another 1.31 lakh Hindu women went missing during the War, according to the War Crimes Facts and Findings Committee led by Dr M Hassan.