Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that the government will increase the monthly honorarium for families of decorated freedom fighters. Presenting the 2026–27 fiscal year budget in the National Parliament on June 11, he proposed a rise of 5,000 taka per month for each category of decorated freedom fighters’ families. Under the proposal, Bir Sreshtho families would receive 40,000 taka, Bir Uttom families 30,000 taka, and Bir Bikrom and Bir Protik families 25,000 taka monthly. The allowance for general freedom fighters remains unchanged at 20,000 taka. Other benefits such as festival bonuses, New Year allowances, medical support, and funeral grants will continue.

According to the Muktijoddha Kalyan Trust, the titles were awarded in 1973 to recognize acts of bravery during the 1971 Liberation War, with seven Bir Sreshtho, 68 Bir Uttom, 175 Bir Bikrom, and 426 Bir Protik honorees. The minister also announced plans to build 4,730 “Bir Nibas” homes for freedom fighters in the next fiscal year.

The budget proposal also maintains existing allowances for families of those killed in the July uprising and increases the number of beneficiaries to 16,513.