Bangladesh - Apply for the Honorary Allowance to Vir Muktijoddha

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for the Honorary Allowance to Vir Muktijoddha, the applicant has to approach the nearby Department of Social Services offices link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (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 applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
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. After successful verification the authority will issue the allowance.
12. The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• National ID card or passport
• Certificate or proof of being a Freedom Fighter (Muktijoddha) during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh
• Certificate or proof of being a Vir Muktijoddha, which is awarded to the Freedom Fighters who exhibited exceptional bravery and courage during the war
• Bank account details
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Social Services
Shamajseba Bhaban
E-8/B-1, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
PABX: +8802-55006595/55007020
FAX: +880248118571
E-mail: [email protected]
Website link
Contact Details link

Eligibility

• Must have participated in the Liberation War of 1971 as a Freedom Fighter (Muktijoddha).
• Must have been awarded the title of Vir Muktijoddha, which is given to Freedom Fighters who exhibited exceptional bravery and courage during the war.
• Must be a citizen of Bangladesh.
• Must not be a government employee or receiving any other type of pension from the government.
• Must have a valid bank account in their name.

If an individual meets all of the above criteria, they are eligible to apply for the Honorary Allowance to Vir Muktijoddha in Bangladesh.plication.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 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
• Bank account details

Need for the Document

• In Bangladesh, the Honorary Allowance for Vir Muktijoddha is provided by the Government of Bangladesh as a token of appreciation and recognition for the sacrifices made by the Freedom Fighters during the Liberation War of 1971.

Information which might help

• The Honorary Allowance to Vir Muktijoddha is a monthly financial assistance provided by the Government of Bangladesh to the Freedom Fighters who participated in the Liberation War of 1971 and were awarded the title of Vir Muktijoddha for exhibiting exceptional bravery and courage during the war.

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• The purpose of the Honorary Allowance is to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices made by the Freedom Fighters during the war and to provide them with financial assistance to support their livelihood. The allowance is a token of appreciation from the government and is a way to honor the Freedom Fighters who played a significant role in the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
• As of September 2021, the monthly Honorary Allowance to Vir Muktijoddha in Bangladesh is Tk. 12,000 (approximately $142 USD).

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