Christian Religious Welfare Trust
| খ্রিস্টান ধর্মীয় কল্যাণ ট্রাস্ট | |
| Formation | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Government trust for Christian religious welfare, education, and charitable activities |
| Legal status | Statutory government trust |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
| A F M Khalid Hossain | |
Parent organization | Ministry of Religious Affairs |
| Budget | Allocated by Government |
| Website | Christian Religious Welfare Trust |
Christian Religious Welfare Trust is a government-owned trust operating under the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh. It works for the welfare and socio-religious development of the Christian community by supporting the maintenance and development of Christian religious institutions and promoting religious, educational, and social activities. The trust is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1]
History
[edit]The trust was established in 2004 by the government of Bangladesh through the passage of Christian Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance.[2][3][4] The trust is under the authority of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.[5] In 2016, it received a 1 million taka funding from the government.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Christian Religious Welfare Trust (CRWT)". crwt.gov.bd. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ↑ "About Us — Christian Religious Welfare Trust". crwt.sms.com.bd. Archived from the original on 1 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ↑ "Christian Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 (Ordinance No. LXX of 1983)". bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ↑ "Christian Welfare Trust formed". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ↑ "Christian welfare trust fund raised -bdnews24.com". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ↑ "Tk 200 crore for upkeep of Hindu temples". The Daily Star. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
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