The Bangladesh National Parliament has passed the July Fighters Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance 2026, aimed at supporting families of martyrs and participants of the July uprising. The proposal was introduced on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. by Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan. The bill seeks to ensure welfare, rehabilitation, and recognition of those who contributed to the uprising.

According to the source, the minister emphasized that the legislation also intends to preserve the history and ideals of the July uprising within the national and state framework. Following the presentation, Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal put the bill to a vote, and members of parliament approved it by saying “yes.”

The passage of this bill marks a formal step toward institutionalizing the memory and welfare of those associated with the July uprising, reflecting the government’s commitment to honoring their legacy.