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The “July Shaheed Smriti Foundation” was officially launched yesterday, receiving Tk 100 crore in donations from the Chief Adviser’s relief and welfare fund. Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus presented a Tk 100 crore cheque to the foundation during a ceremony at the State Guesthouse Jamuna. At a media briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy, Adviser to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Nahid Islam, made the announcement. Shaheed Mir Mugdho’s twin brother, Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, and Adviser Asif Mahmud were also in attendance. They called on individuals from all backgrounds, including those living abroad, to contribute to the foundation. Nahid stated that the funds would facilitate one-time allocations and monthly allowances to address emergency financial needs and treatment costs. The foundation plans to implement various activities, including providing emergency financial support to the injured, archiving and documenting the memories of the martyrs, offering long-term rehabilitation, mental health and counseling services, as well as global advocacy and awareness programs. In response to a question, Nahid revealed that there are over 20,000 injured individuals and approximately 800 martyrs. The foundation is headed by Yunus as president and Snigdho as secretary, along with a seven-member executive council. Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/july-mass-movement-shaheed-smriti-foundation-launched-3705171
