Social Security Policy Support (SSPS) Programme

An initiative of the Cabinet Division and the General Economics Division (GED), Bangladesh Planning Commission, Government of Bangladesh
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Financial Literacy Training for Extreme Poor and Vulnerable Women

The Financial Literacy Training for Extreme Poor and Vulnerable Women created in response to the overwhelming need for material that empowers women financially and takes them on a journey of learning and growth. This project is based on the vision to have socially and economically empowered women who act as agents of change in their own lives for a more equitable world. The aim is to positively influence financial attitudes and behavior in women, increase levels of financial literacy, enhance access to financial services and further facilitate inclusion.

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Single Registry MIS and Dynamic Social Registries

The Social Protection Budget Management Unit (SPBMU) Management Information...

Bangladesh Social Protection Assessment System Based on the Core Diagnostic Instrument (CODI)

This report presents an assessment of Bangladesh’s social protection...

Journey Towards Equitable Society: Social Security Budget Report 2025-26

This report, prepared by the Social Security Policy Support Programme (SSPS), presents an analysis of Bangladesh’s FY 2025–26 Social Protection Budget. It examines allocation patterns, programme composition, and policy directions while comparing trends with the FY 2024–25 budget. Social protection has become central to Bangladesh’s development strategy, addressing poverty, inequality, demographic shifts, and climate vulnerability, while promoting resilience, human development, and inclusive growth. The FY 2025–26 national budget totals BDT 7,90,000 crore, of which BDT 1,16,731 crore (USD 9.57 billion) is allocated to social protection—14.78% of the total budget and 1.87% of GDP. Programmes cover diverse groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, children, and vulnerable households, guided by the National Social Security Strategy’s lifecycle-based framework. Key developments include consolidation of programmes from 140 to 95 for greater efficiency, expanded digitization through Government-to-Person (G2P) payments and the Dynamic Single Registry, and a shift toward cash-based assistance with graduation models that combine financial support, skills training, and livelihoods. The analysis highlights alignment with the NSSS vision while addressing challenges such as inflation, urban-rural disparities, and targeting errors. By providing evidence-based insights, this report aims to inform policy, strengthen resource allocation, and support the creation of an inclusive and resilient social security system.

National Conference on Social Protection 2025

The National Conference on Social Protection 2025, to be...