Christian Religious Welfare Trust

Christian Religious Welfare Trust is a government owned trust that works for the welfare of Christian community of Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1]

Christian Religious Welfare Trust
খ্রিস্টান ধর্মীয় কল্যাণ ট্রাস্ট
Formation2004; 20 years ago (2004)
TypeChristian education, Publication and research activities
PurposeWelfare of the Christian community and the maintenance of Christian Churches.
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
A F M Khalid Hossain
Nirmal Rosario
Main organ
Bangladesh Government of Bangladesh
Parent organization
Ministry of Religious Affairs
Budget
Allocated by Government
WebsiteChristian Religious Welfare Trust

History

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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

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  1. ^ "The Christian Religious Welfare Trust (CRWT)". crwt.gov.bd. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  2. ^ "About Us — Christian Religious Welfare Trust". crwt.sms.com.bd. Archived from the original on 1 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Christian Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 (Ordinance No. LXX of 1983)". bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Christian Welfare Trust formed". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Christian welfare trust fund raised -bdnews24.com". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Tk 200 crore for upkeep of Hindu temples". The Daily Star. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2017.