725
Grant No. 53
63 - Ministry of Liberation War Affairs
Medium Terms Expenditure
(Taka in Thousands)
Projection
Budget
Description
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
Non-Development
Development
Total
Revenue
Capital
Total
1.0
Mission Statement and Major Functions
1.1
Mission Statement
Ensure welfare of the freedom fighters, wounded freedom fighters and the family members of the martyrs
of liberation war and establish the spirit of great liberation war in all affairs of the state and national life by
preserving memory and history of the liberation war.
1.2
Major Functions
1.2.1
Preparation of the list of freedom fighters, publication in the gazette and preservation of declared list;
1.2.2
Formulation of rules and guidelines related to rights and benefits of the freedom fighters;
1.2.3
Providing allowances to the freedom fighters, and grants to the freedom fighters and liberation war based
associations;
1.2.4
Preparation of guidelines for the preservation of history of War of Independence, and preservation of
documents of liberation war;
1.2.5
Undertaking various activities to project the true history of liberation war for the present and future
generations;
1.2.6
Formulation and implementation of various projects for the welfare of the freedom fighters;
1.2.7
Maintenance of quota for employment for the freedom fighters and their children and grandchildren in
government, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, and its monitoring;
1.2.8
Construction of Independence Tower and other memorial towers of war of independence, preservation and
maintenance of the burial sites/mass graves of liberation war;
1.2.9
Celebrate the Independence and National day in appropriate manner including Victory Day, Shahid
Intellectual Day and Mujibnagar Day.
2.0
Medium Term Strategic Objectives and Activities
Medium Term Strategic
Objectives
1.
Ensure overall welfare of
freedom fighters
Activities
 Provide different benefits to wounded
freedom fighters and families of the
martyrs of liberation war, including
Implementing
Departments/Agencies
 Secretariat
 Bangladesh Freedom
Fighters Welfare Trust
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Medium Term Strategic
Activities
Objectives
Implementing
Departments/Agencies
honorarium for freedom fighters
 Training for self-employment and microcredit schemes for freedom fighters and
their dependents
 Formulation and implementation of
programmes/ projects for rehabilitation of
freedom fighters and management of
industrial units
 Bangladesh Freedom
Fighters Welfare Trust
 Construction, repair and maintenance of
commercial/residential infrastructure for
freedom fighters
2.
Establish the ideals and
spirit of liberation war
among the present and
future generations to instil
patriotism
3. Preserve history and
memorials of the Liberation
War and development of
infrastructure
 Making and screening of documentary
films based on liberation war for
displaying the true history of liberation
war among the new generations
 Liberation War Museum
 Registration and monitoring of
organisations based on liberation war
and providing grants
 National Freedom Fighters
Council
 Preparation and distribution of
certificates among freedom fighters
 Secretariat
 Preservation and development of mass
graves/burial sites
 Liberation War Museum
 Preservation and exhibition of
memorials/mementos of liberation war in
the museum
 Construction of Independence Tower,
Memorial Towers etc.
 Secretariat
3.0
Poverty and Gender Reporting
3.1
Impact of Strategic Objectives on Poverty Reduction and Women’s Advancement
3.1.1
Ensure overall welfare of the freedom fighters
Impact on Poverty Reduction: Numerous self-employment training, Muktijoddha complex fund and micro
credit programmes undertaken for 34,914 freedom fighters and their dependents to create opportunities for
about 27,000 employments. Living standards of freedom fighters improved as 2,07,838 persons were
provided with allowances and constructed various infrastructure facilities. Introduction of a ration system for
wounded freedom fighters and family members of the martyrs will help in reducing poverty and improving
their standard of living.
Impact on Women’s Advancement: Various self-employment generating training and micro finance
facilities to the female members of the freedom fighters’ families will create opportunities for them to
become self-reliant. This will ensure their social security and their empowerment. As a result, they will be
able to contribute to the economic activities of the country. This will have a positive impact on the reduction
of poverty and advancement of women.
3.1.2
Establish the ideals and spirit of liberation war among the present and future generations to instill
patriotism
Impact on Poverty Reduction: No direct impact on poverty reduction.
Impact on Women’s Advancement: No direct impact on woman’s advancement
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3.1.3
Preserve on of history and memorials of liberation war and development of infrastructure
Impact on Poverty Reduction: No direct impact on poverty reduction
Impact on Women’s Advancement: No direct impact on woman’s advancement
Poverty Reduction and Women’s Advancement Related Spending
3.2
(Taka in Thousands)
Particulars
Budget
2016-17
Projection
2017-18
2018-19
Poverty Reduction
Gender
4.1
Priority Spending Areas/Programmes
Priority Spending Areas/Programmes
1.
Provision of honorarium, rationing system and medical allowances for
wounded freedom fighters, family members of martyrs and deceased
freedom fighters
Related Medium Term
Strategic Objectives
 Ensure overall welfare of
the freedom fighters
In order to improve the socio-economic conditions of freedom fighters,
provision of honorarium and medical allowances have been introduced. The
wounded freedom fighters and families of martyrs and sick freedom fighters
who are financially insolvent will become financially solvent and their
standard of living will be improved. These programmes have therefore been
given the highest priority.
2.
Construction of Liberation War Memorials in Dhaka and different
places of the country and construction of Freedom Fighters’ Complex
in all Upazilas and Districts
Construction of memorials for the preservation of the memory of liberation
war in different places of the country has been undertaken. A project for
construction of freedom fighters’ complexes in all Upazilas and Districts has
been undertaken for rehabilitation of freedom fighters, Construction of
freedom fighters’ complexes in commercial basis has also been considered
as priority to finance the activities for rehabilitation of freedom fighters.
3.
Development, Preservation and Maintenance of the notable places of
confronted battlefields, burial sites, graveyards of the martyrs and
mass graves of the liberation war
The program is intended to preserve the memory of the places where the
freedom fighters encountered the Pakistani forces face to face, burial sites,
graveyards of freedom fighters and mass graves of liberation war for the
future generation. This has been, therefore, identified as a priority.
4.
Nurturing the spirit of liberation war, preservation of true history of
liberation war and undertaking different programmes for publication
True history of the liberation war will be presented to the next generations
through preserving the list of freedom fighters by preparing a database of
them and undertaking mass awareness programmes. Moreover, in order to
inspire the spirit of liberation war in national life following the instructions of
the Honorable High Court Division, steps will be taken for amendments,
revisions and edition of history and documents of liberation war.
 Preserve of history and
memorials of Liberation
War and development of
infrastructure
 Ensure overall welfare of
the freedom fighters
 Preserve of history and
memorials of Liberation
War and development of
infrastructure
 Establish the ideals and
spirit of liberation war
among the present and
future generations to instill
patriotism
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4.2
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates and Projection (2016-17 to 2018-19)
4.2.1
Expenditure by Department/Agencies/Operational Units
(Taka in Thousands)
Description
Budget
Revised
Budget
2016-17
2015-16
4.2.2
Projection
2017-18
2018-19
Expenditure by Economic Group Wise
(Taka in Thousands)
Description
Economic
Group
5.0
Budget
Revised
Budget
2016-17
2015-16
Projection
2017-18
2018-19
Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)
Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
2
3
4
1. Freedom fighters receiving incentives
from Government
1
%
90.00
2. Development and maintenance of
liberation war related infrastructure
3
3. Number of persons visited the
Liberation War Museum
2
Actual
Target
2014-15
1
Revised
Target
Target
Number
000
Number
000
2015-16
Medium Term Targets
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
8
9
10
93.00
94.00
95.00
100
328
-
-
27
35
40
41
5
6
7
6.0
Recent Achievements, Activities, Output Indicators
Expenditure Estimates of the Departments/Agencies
and
Targets
and
6.1
Secretariat
6.1.1
Recent Achievements: During the last three years, the number of beneficiaries of state honorarium
(allowances) increased from 1,00,000 to 2,00,000and per head honorarium also increased from Tk. 900 to
Tk. 5,000. Wounded freedom fighters honorarium have been categorised into four classes the highest rate
Tk. 30,000 &the lowest Tk. 9,700.The honorarium for the families of martyred freedom fighters has been
increased to Tk. 15,000. In addition, ration has also been provided to their families. During the same
period, micro credit was provided to 27,000 freedom fighters and their dependents from the revolving fund
of Tk. 37.50 core with the objective of rehabilitation and self-employment of freedom fighters. 676 galantine
freedom fighters are getting state honorarium according to the state honour conferred on them for last two
years. During the last three years 338 foreigners and foreign organizations have been awarded with the
national highest honour `Bangladesh Independence Honour’, `Bangladesh Liberation War Honour’ and
`Friend of Liberation War Honour’
6.1.2
Activities, Output Indicators and Targets
Activities
Output
Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
Target
1
2
3
4
5
1. Provide different benefits to
wounded freedom fighters and
families of the martyrs of liberation
war including honorarium of the
freedom fighters
Distribution of
allowances
Distribution of
ration & medical
allowances
1
2. Construction of Independence
Tower/ Memorial Towers etc.
Construction of
memorial
complexes
3
3. Self-employment training and
micro-credit schemes for the
freedom fighters and their
Trained freedom
fighter & their
dependents
1
Actual
Target
2014-15
Revised
Target
2015-16
6
7
Medium Term Targets
2016-17 2017-18
8
9
10
188.00
207.84
207.84
207.84
7.52
7.62
7.72
7.74
100
328
0
0
3.50
3.80
4.00
4.10
Person
(000)
Number
Number
(000)
2018-19
11
729
Activities
Output
Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
Target
1
2
3
4
5
Distributed
certificates
2
Actual
Target
2014-15
Revised
Target
2015-16
6
7
Medium Term Targets
2016-17 2017-18
8
9
10
5.00
5.00
2018-19
11
dependents
4. Preparation and distribution of
certificates for freedom fighters
6.1.3
Number
(000)
5.00
8.00
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects
(Taka in Thousands)
Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/
Project
Related
Activity
Actual
2013-14
Budget
1
2
3
4
Revised
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates
2014-15
5
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
6
7
8
6.2
National Freedom Fighters’ Council
6.2.1
Recent Achievements: The National Freedom Fighters’ Council has been formed with 30 manpower
under the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council Act, 2002.During the last three years the Council recommended
11,150 freedom fighters for gazette notification to the ministry along with other activities. In addition, 186
liberation war based organisations have been registered with the council.
6.2.2
Activities, Output Indicators and Targets
Activities
Output Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
Target
1
2
3
4
5
Registration of
liberation war &
freedom fighters
related organisation
2
Number
25
1. Preparation and distribution of
certificates among freedom
fighters
6.2.3
Actual
Target
2014-15
Revised
Target
2015-16
6
7
Medium Term Targets
2016-17 2017-18
8
25
9
10
25
25
2018-19
11
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects
(Taka in Thousands)
Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/
Project
Related
Activity
Actual
2013-14
Budget
1
2
3
4
Revised
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates
2014-15
5
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
6
7
8
6.3
Freedom Fighters’ Welfare Trust
6.3.1
Recent Achievements: With a view to making Bangladesh Freedom Fighters’ Welfare Trust economically
self-reliant and turning its commercial organizations into profitable ones the Government, as a long-term
programme, approved the ‘Bangladesh Freedom Fighters’ Welfare Trust Rescue Plan-2010”. Under the
supervision of the Trust, 5 projects have been undertaken for implementation of this programme. Four of
these projects including the construction of commercial-cum-residential buildings have been implemented.
With the income generated from the investment of Tk. 30 crore, the Trust introduced `Bangabandhu
Student Scholarship’ to finance higher study for the children/generation of Freedom Fighters, according to
the decision of trustee board.
6.3.2
Activities, Output Indicators and Targets
Activities
Output Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
Target
1
2
3
4
5
1. Provide different benefits to
wounded freedom fighters and
families of the martyrs of
liberation war including
honorarium of the freedom
fighters
Beneficiaries of
freedom fighters
and families of
martyr freedom
fighters
Beneficiaries of
1
Actual
Target
2014-15
Person
Revised
Target
2015-16
6
7
Medium Term Targets
2016-17 2017-18
8
9
10
7.52
7.62
7.72
7.74
5.00
7.83
7.83
7.83
(000)
2018-19
11
730
Activities
Output Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
Target
1
2
3
4
5
Industrial unit
1
Number
7
Progress of
commercial cum
residential
complex at
Gajnobi road
1
Number
-
Actual
Target
2014-15
Revised
Target
2015-16
6
7
Medium Term Targets
2016-17 2017-18
8
9
10
7
7
7
-
-
-
2018-19
11
wounded freedom
fighters
1. Formulation and implementation
of programmes/ projects for
rehabilitation of freedom fighters
and management of industrial
units
3. Construction, repair and
maintenance of
commercial/residential
infrastructure for freedom fighters
6.3.3
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects
(Taka in Thousands)
Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/
Project
Related
Activity
Actual
2013-14
Budget
1
2
3
4
Revised
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates
2014-15
5
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
6
7
8
6.4
Liberation War Museum
6.4.1
Recent Achievement: During the last three years 50,000 students from 106 educational institutions visited
the museum under its education programme. The museum, through its own bus, known as mobile
museum, implemented outreach program at 230 educational institutions of 85 Upazilas in 15 districts.
Under this programme, 1,80,600 students acquainted with various activities and glorious history of the
great liberation war and about the human rights. Every year 3 ‘Mukti Utshab’ organized by this organization
where 10 thousand students participate and be informed of glorious history of liberation and its fact. In
addition, 12 district and divisional teachers’ conference and international genocide conference have been
conducted. Progress of the construction work of the museum’s own premises is already 98%.
6.4.2
Activities, Output Indicators and Targets
Activities
Output
Indicator
Related
Strategic
Objectives
Unit
Revised
Target
1
2
3
4
5
1. Making and screening of
documentary films based on
liberation war to display the true
history of Liberation War among the
new generations
Exhibition of
documentary
2. Preservation and development of
mass graves/ burial sites
3. Preservation and exhibition of
memorials/mementos in the
museum
6.4.3
Actual
Target
2014-15
2015-16
6
7
Person
(thousand)
Revised
Target
Medium Term Targets
2016-17 2017-18
8
9
10
30
35.00
40.00
45.00
1
1
1
2
8
11.50
12.00
12.50
8
10.00
11.00
11.00
2018-19
11
2
Created
documentary
Number
Visit to house of
execution at
Mirpur
3
Collection and
exhibition of
mementos
3
Person
(thousand)
Number
(thousand)
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects
(Taka in Thousands)
Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/
Project
Related
Activity
Actual
2013-14
Budget
1
2
3
4
Revised
2014-15
5
Medium Term Expenditure Estimates
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
6
7
8