The Foundation named "July Shaheed Smriti Foundation" was formally launched on Tuesday with Tk 100 crore donations received from the Chief Adviser's relief and welfare fund.
Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Ministry Nahid Islam made the announcement at a media briefing at Foreign Service Academy.
Shaheed Mir Mugdho's twin brother Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho and Adviser Asif Mahmud were also present.
They urged the people from all walks of life and people living abroad to come forward and donate for the foundation.
Nahid said they will arrange one-time allocation and monthly allowances from this funds so that emergency financial needs and treatment costs are met.
Earlier, the Foundation was formed with Chief Adviser of interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus as its President and Shaheed Mir Mugdho's twin brother Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho as secretary.
Besides, a seven-member executive council has been formed for this foundation. —UNB
