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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Day 1, September 1, 2025

Inaugural of the Social Protection Conference 2025-3

Date and Time, Venue: September 1, 2025, 11:00 – 13:00, Hall of Fame, BCFCC Chief Guest: Hon’ble Adviser, Ministry of Planning, the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Chairperson: Speech from the Chair, Cabinet Secretary, Government of Bangladesh Moderator: Secretary, Coordination & Reforms, Cabinet Division Invited Guests All the Joint...

Session – 1: Institutional Perspectives: Social Protection Progress and Future Priorities

Date and Time, Venue: September 1, 2025, 14:00 – 15:30, Carnival Hall, BCFCC Chair: Secretary, Coordination and Reforms, Cabinet Division Moderator: Cabinet Division Guests 39 ministry focal points and alternate focal points, Divisional Commissioners’ Offices, Representatives from UN agencies, EU, GIZ, ADB, World Bank, NGOs, OPDs, BLF, and Students Technical Session...

Session – 2: Strengthening Governance of Social Protection

Date and Time, Venue: September 1, 2025, 15:20 – 15:30, Carnival Hall, BCFCC Chair: Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Secretary, Finance DivisionDiscussant 1: Professor Sayema Haque Bidisha, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of DhakaDiscussant 2: Ms. Hasina Begum, Social Policy Specialist, UNICEFModerator: Mr. Anowarul Haq, Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP 15:30 – 15:45Diagnostics,...

Day 2, September 2, 2025

Session – 4: Urban Poverty and Inclusive Social Protection Strategies

Session 4: Urban Poverty and Inclusive Social Protection Strategies Chair: Mr. Md Rezaul Maksud Jahedi, Secretary, Local Government Division Discussant 1: Mr. ABM Feroz Ahmed, Livelihoods Adviser, FCDO, British High Commission, Dhaka Discussant 2: Mr. Anowarul Haq, Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP Discussant 3: Professor Sharmind Neelormi,...

Session – 5: Adaptive Social Protection and Mitigation: Bangladesh Perspective

Session 05: Adaptive Social Protection and Mitigation: Bangladesh Perspective   Chair: Ms. Zaheda Parveen, Secretary, Coordination & Reforms, Cabinet Division Discussant 1: Mr. Mohd. Monirul Islam, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Discussant 2: Ms. Murshida Sharmin, Joint Secretary, Coordination Wing, Cabinet Division  Discussant 3:...

Session – 6: Towards Sustainable Social Protection

Chair: Mr. AHM Shafiquzzaman, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment Discussant 1: Mr. Saad Gilani, Technical Adviser, ILO, Dhaka, Bangladesh Discussant 2: Dr. Silvia Popp, Project Manager, Employment Injury Protection Scheme, GIZ Discussant 3: Labor Union Representative(comrade Ratan) Moderator: Mr. Aminul Arifeen, Programme Manager, SSPS Programme, UNDP...

Day 3, September 3, 2025

Parallel Session 1: Gender in Social Protection

Day 3, Wednesday, 3 September 2025Venue: Carnival HallChair: Ms. Mamtaz Ahmed, NDC, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs Discussant 1: Dr. Md. Monirul Islam, Joint Secretary, National Project Director, SWAPNO, Local Government Division Discussant 2: Mr. Ikramul H. Sohel, Senior Programme Officer (Inclusive Economic Development)...

Parallel Session 2: Voices from the Ground: NGO Perspectives on Social Protection Reform

Date: Day 3, Wednesday, 3 September 2025 Venue: Carnival Hall Chair: Ms. Mamtaz Ahmed, NDC, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs Discussant 1: Dr. Md. Monirul Islam, Joint Secretary, National Project Director, SWAPNO, Local Government Division Discussant 2: Mr. Ikramul H. Sohel, Senior Programme Officer (Inclusive Economic Development)...

Concluding Session – Building an Inclusive Future: Reflections and Conference Declaration

Chair: Mr. AHM Shafiquzzaman, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment Discussant 1: Mr. Saad Gilani, Technical Adviser, ILO, Dhaka, Bangladesh Discussant 2: Dr. Silvia Popp, Project Manager, Employment Injury Protection Scheme, GIZ Discussant 3: Labor Union Representative(comrade Ratan) Moderator: Mr. Aminul Arifeen, Programme Manager, SSPS Programme, UNDP...

Publications

Family Card Programme – A Knowledge Brief for Basic Understanding

By Arju Afrin Kathy View Document The Family Card is a database-driven digital...

BANGLADESH’S $500M INDUSTRY: GROWTH, GAPS AND THE NEED FOR SOCIAL SAFETY NETS

By Sanjida Sultana View Document "This infographic provides a comprehensive strategic analysis of...

IDPD Summary Report

By Sanjida Sultana View Document The National Symposium on the International Day of...

Negotiating Social Norms: Expanding Women’s Capabilities andEconomic Agency

By Arju Afrin Kathy View Document This field-based qualitative study examines the gendered...

Inaugural of the Social Protection Conference 2025-3

Date and Time, Venue: September 1, 2025, 11:00 – 13:00, Hall of Fame, BCFCC Chief Guest: Hon’ble Adviser, Ministry of Planning, the Government of the...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026