Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust is an autonomous government body that is responsible for the welfare of the Buddhist community in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2]
| Formation | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
| Website | Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust |
History edit
Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust was established in 1984. It was placed under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. It is headquartered in Kamalapur Dharmarajika Bauddha Vihara in Kamalapur, Dhaka.[3][4] The trust was established under the Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983.[5] The trust received 30 million taka from the government for its 2012 budget.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust-Ministry of Religious Affairs". brwt.gov.bd. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Buddhist Welfare Trust". The Daily Star. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Barua, Sukomal. "Buddhist Welfare Trust, The". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Government to ensure dignity of people of all faiths, says Prime Minister Hasina". daily-sun.com. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 (Ordinance No. LXIX of 1983)". bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Christian welfare trust fund raised". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
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