A foundation named 'July Shaheed Smriti Foundation' was formally launched on Tuesday with Tk 100 crore in donations received from the Chief Adviser's relief and welfare fund.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus handed over a cheque of Tk 100 crore to the "July Shaheed Smriti Foundation" from his relief and welfare fund at a ceremony held at the State guesthouse Jamuna.

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 these funds so that emergency financial needs and treatment costs are met.

Activities like providing emergency financial support to the injured people, archiving and documentation works honoring the memories of martyrs, long-term rehabilitation, mental health and counseling and global advocacy and awareness programs will be implemented with the support from the Foundation.

Responding to a question, Nahid said there are 20,000 plus injured while the number of martyrs is around 800.

Earlier, the Foundation was formed with Chief Adviser Prof 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.