He was speaking at the scholarship award ceremony in Chittagong on Saturday.
The Muktijodha Scholarship Scheme was started by India in 2006 for descendants of the 1971 Freedom Fighters. Up to now, more than 10,000 scholarships worth Tk150 million have been disbursed.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India announced that another 10,000 students will receive scholarships under the new Muktijodha scholarship scheme.
All freedom fighters are now eligible for five years multiple entry Indian visa and 100 of them will be provided free medical treatment in Indian hospitals every year.
He said the initiatives announced by Modi reflect “our continued solidarity with the valiant Muktijodhas”.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Mosharraf Hossain was also present at the ceremony.