Ministry of Liberation War Affairs (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs (Bengali: মুক্তিযুদ্ধ বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয়) (abbreviated as MoLWA) is the ministry responsible for the preservation of war memorials and the welfare of Freedom Fighters.[2]
Bengali: মুক্তিযুদ্ধ বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় (Muktijodho Bishyok Montranaloi) | |
Government of Bangladesh Seal | |
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Formed | 1971 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Bangladesh |
Headquarters | Secretariat, Dhaka |
Minister responsible | |
Agency executive |
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Website | Ministry of Liberation War Affairs |
History
In 2016, the Bangladeshi cabinet rejected a proposal of the ministry to raise the retirement age of freedom fighters.[3] Mozammel Haque called for a review of ties with Pakistan.[4]
References
- "Palestine appreciates BD's continued support". thefinancialexpress-bd.com. The Financial express. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- "Ministry of Liberation War Affairs" (PDF). mof.gov.bd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- "Cabinet rejects proposal to raise retirement age of freedom fighters". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- "'Bangladesh to review diplomatic ties with Pakistan'". en.prothom-alo.com. Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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