# Government Announces Enhanced Allowances for Bangladesh Freedom Fighters

*The government has increased the monthly allowances and financial benefits for freedom fighters, their families, and war-wounded individuals.*

July 27, 2026 · Bangladesh

## At a glance

- Monthly honorarium and festival allowances increased for gallantry award winners.
- Families of martyred freedom fighters receive enhanced financial support.
- War-wounded freedom fighters get allowances based on disability categories.

The government has issued a gazette notification increasing the monthly allowances and various financial benefits for valiant freedom fighters, families of martyred freedom fighters, and war-wounded freedom fighters. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued the notification, which outlines increased allowances effective from July 1, 2026.

## New Allowances for Gallantry Award Winners

Freedom fighters with the title of Bir Uttam will receive a monthly honorary allowance of Taka 30,000, along with Taka 10,000 as festival allowance, Taka 5,000 on the occasion of Victory Day, and Taka 2,000 as Bengali New Year allowance. Freedom fighters with the titles of Bir Bikram and Bir Pratik will receive a monthly allowance of Taka 25,000, with the same festival, Victory Day, and Bengali New Year allowances.

## Support for Families and War-Wounded

The families of martyred freedom fighters will receive a monthly basic honorarium of Taka 23,000, medical allowance of Taka 2,000, food allowance of Taka 5,000, festival allowance of Taka 23,000, and Bengali New Year allowance of Taka 2,000. War-wounded freedom fighters will receive allowances based on their degree of disability, ranging from Taka 20,000 to Taka 30,000 per month.

## Objective of the Increase

The government has increased these allowances and grants to ensure the welfare of freedom fighters and further strengthen their dignity and social security. This move is part of ongoing efforts to honor and support those who contributed to the nation's liberation.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/govt-increases-allowances-for-freedom-fighters