July uprising: Families of martyrs to get financial aid from today

The July Shaheed Smriti Foundation will start providing financial assistance from today to the families of those who were martyred or injured during the July uprising.

Initially, the families of the deceased will get Tk 5 lakh each, while the injured will get Tk 1 lakh each.

Each week, 200 families will get the assistance, and the disbursement programme will be completed in four phases.

Sarjis Alam, general secretary of the foundation, shared the information at a press conference held at the foundation's office in Shahbagh yesterday.

Sarjis said the first disbursement of funds will take place at the DSCC city hall for the families from the Dhaka division. "Not all martyr families will come tomorrow [today]; those who will receive the assistance have already been contacted," he said.

"Other families will receive assistance in phases over the following weeks, and it is expected that all families will receive their aid by December," he added.

Sarjis also mentioned that after assisting the families from the Dhaka division, aid will be provided to families in other divisions.

The families of martyrs will be given a cheque, while the injured will be sent the money through BKash, he added.

However, if anyone requires urgent assistance, they can contact the helpline at 16000, and help will be provided within three days, he added.