View Document Prepared by Arju Afrin Kathy and Aminul Arifeen This document, prepared by the Social Security Policy Support Programme (SSPS), provides an in-depth analysis of Bangladesh’s FY 2025–26 Social Protection Budget, comparing it primarily with the FY 2024–25 budget. It explores the structure, allocation, and policy direction of social protection financing, highlighting trends, gaps, and opportunities. Social protection is increasingly central to national development in Bangladesh, addressing poverty, inequality, climate risks, and demographic shifts. The FY 2025–26 budget allocates BDT 1,16,731 crore (about 14.78% of the total budget and 1.87% of...