Bangladesh has requested 5 million dollars from the World Bank for support of those affected by the movement. Speaking to the public on the 100th day of the interim administration, Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus pledged that no family will be excluded from rehabilitation for the martyrs of the popular uprising. Additionally, he promised that all injured employees, students, and members of the public will receive complete medical reimbursement from the government.
Bangladesh has requested 5 million dollars…”A proposal for a budget of five million US dollars for the rehabilitation of martyr families and ensuring the best treatment for the injured from the July-August revolution has been sent to the World Bank through the Economic Relations Division on behalf of the Ministry of Social Welfare,” the Chief Advisor said, indicating that attempts are underway to obtain support from the World Bank for this initiative.
Under the direction of the Ministry of Health, a thorough list has been created for the long-term, expensive care of the wounded as well as for the families of the martyrs, according to the Chief Advisor. According to him, the government is providing 3 million taka to the family of each martyr. Plans have been made to import corneas from Nepal to heal patients who have lost their vision as a result of gunshot wounds. The government is paying for the medical care of those who need more therapy to be flown overseas. Bangladesh has requested 5 million dollars.
As Dr. Yunus put it, “This is the commitment of the interim government.” He stressed that no martyr, injured student, or worker from the July revolt will be left out of the medical treatment and rehabilitation plan.
The Chief Advisor made reference to the establishment of the July Martyrs’ Memorial Foundation in this context, stating that the organization, which was founded to honor the martyrs of the popular uprising, has firmly started its work. He added that this foundation has received a 1 billion taka funding from the government.
Bangladesh has requested 5 million dollars.
