By Sanjida Sultana
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The “Family Card and the Next Phase of the NSSS” Policy Note examines the Family Card Programme as a key instrument for transforming Bangladesh’s social protection system from a fragmented collection of schemes into a more integrated, coordinated, and responsive platform. Launched as a pilot in March 2026, the programme provides monthly financial assistance to vulnerable households through cards issued in the name of women or female heads of households. The note highlights the potential of the Family Card to improve poverty reduction, social protection...
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By Takia Islam Toma
The “Hidden Social Costs of International Migration in Bangladesh” study examines the economic benefits and less visible social consequences of...
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By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia Afrin Suvra
This report highlights qualitative findings from an SSPS Programme field visit to SWAPNO project areas in...
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By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia Afrin Suvra
The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Report on Family Card Beneficiaries in Khalishpur, Khulna presents findings...
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By Takia Islam Toma and Sadia Afrin Suvra
The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Report on the Three-Month Experience of Family Card Beneficiaries...
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Bangladesh is entering a period of significant economic, demographic, and social transition. Over recent decades, the country has achieved substantial progress in economic...
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This report assesses the governance structures, institutional architecture, coordination mechanisms, accountability arrangements, and financing considerations that will shape the next phase of social...
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A synthesis of field consultations, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews, bringing the voices of beneficiaries, communities, and institutions into the final...
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The publication of the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) of Bangladesh in July 2015 marked a significant development in the nation's socioeconomic development...