In the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, the government has announced several special initiatives aimed at the rehabilitation and support of those affected by the July 2024 uprising, a pivotal moment in recent Bangladeshi history.
While presenting the budget, Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed stated that projects have been undertaken to create self-employment opportunities for both the injured and the families of those who were martyred during the uprising.
He emphasized that financial assistance has already been provided to 84 families of child martyrs, and efforts are ongoing to reintegrate injured children into the mainstream of society.
In a symbolic and practical gesture, the government has also raised the tax-free income threshold for recognized ‘July Warriors’ — citizens officially listed as wounded participants in the 2024 movement.
Their annual tax-free income limit has been increased to BDT 525,000, a move that recognizes their sacrifice and aims to ease their financial burden.
These announcements mark a continued effort by the interim government to address the social and economic consequences of the July uprising and demonstrate a commitment to honoring those who contributed to what many are now calling a second democratic awakening in Bangladesh.
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