Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust

Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust

বৌদ্ধ ধর্মীয় কল্যাণ ট্রাস্ট
Formation	1984;41 years ago (1984)
Type	Government trust for Buddhist religious welfare, education, publication, and research activities.
Legal status	Statutory government trust
Purpose	To ensure the welfare of the Buddhist community and support the maintenance of Buddhist temples and related religious, educational, and cultural activities.
Headquarters	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region served	Bangladesh
Official language	Bengali
Chairman	A F M Khalid Hossain
Vice-Chairman	Bhavesh Chakma
Secretary	Joydatta Barua
Main organ	Government of Bangladesh
Parent organization	Ministry of Religious Affairs
Budget	Allocated by Government
Website	Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust

Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust is a national government trust under the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh, dedicated to promoting the welfare of the Buddhist community. It supports the maintenance and renovation ofBuddhist temples and religious institutions, provides assistance for educational, cultural, and religious activities, and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. ^{[1] [2]}

History

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

1. "Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust-Ministry of Religious Affairs". brwt.gov.bd. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
2. "Buddhist Welfare Trust". The Daily Star. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
3. Barua, Sukomal. "Buddhist Welfare Trust, The". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
4. "Government to ensure dignity of people of all faiths, says Prime Minister Hasina". daily-sun.com. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
5. "Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 (Ordinance No. LXIX of 1983)". bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
6. "Christian welfare trust fund raised". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 5 October 2017.