Bangladesh - Apply for Grant of Freedom Fighter Honorarium

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Grant of Freedom Fighter Honorarium, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form/ letter. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Follow up with the concerned authority to know the status of your application and whether any further action is required from your end.
12. The entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Identification documents, such as a national ID card or passport.
• Freedom Fighter Certificate
• Service Certificate: A copy of the Service Certificate issued by the Bangladesh government if the applicant was a government employee during the Liberation War.
• Liberation War Participation Proof: Any other documents or certificates that prove the applicant's participation in the Liberation War, such as photographs, eyewitness accounts, or testimonies from other freedom fighters.
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Liberation War Affairs
Govt. Transportation Pool Building
(5th & 6th Floor)
Secretariat Link Road
Dhaka-1000.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +88-02-9568201
Fax: +88-02-9550127
Contact link

Bangladesh Freedom Fighter Welfare Trust
Address:
Shadinata Bhaban 88, Motijheel
Commercial Area
Dhaka-1000.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +88-02-9561813
Fax: +88-02-9562258
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Grant of Freedom Fighter Honorarium is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 15-30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Bank details

Need for the Document

• In Bangladesh, the Grant of Freedom Fighter Honorarium is a government-provided financial benefit given to individuals who have been recognized as freedom fighters for their contribution to the country's liberation war of 1971.

Information which might help

• The honorarium is given to freedom fighters who meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being a citizen of Bangladesh, being enlisted as a freedom fighter in the government's list, and not being a member of any criminal or anti-state organization. The honorarium is paid on a monthly basis, and the amount may vary depending on the individual's rank and the duration of their service.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The monthly honorarium for freedom fighters in Bangladesh ranges from 10,000 BDT (approximately 118 USD) to 45,000 BDT (approximately 531 USD), depending on their rank and duration of service. In addition to the honorarium, the government of Bangladesh also provides other benefits to freedom fighters, such as health care, priority in employment opportunities, and access to special housing schemes.