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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...
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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...
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As part of efforts to better understand the real-life impact of social protection programmes, the Social Security Policy Support (SSPS) Programme team conducted...
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The two-day workshop titled "Disability Rights and Inclusive Reporting," held on 12th and 13th May 2025 in Rangpur, was a joint initiative by...
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The urgency of addressing urban poverty and vulnerability in Bangladesh stems from rapid urbanisation and rural-to-urban migration, which are reshaping the country’s economic...
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On 19-20 February 2025, a two-day workshop titled "National Social Insurance Scheme (NSIS) of Bangladesh: Capacity Building and Stocktaking" was held in Dhaka....
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The three-day residential workshop on the disability rights landscape in Bangladesh provided a critical platform for reviewing the status of disability rights and...
The Journey of Women Overcoming Violence and Hardship
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Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world observes the 16 Days of ActivismAgainst...
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The event is co-organized by the Bangladesh UNRC Office, UNDP, ILO, UN Women, UNICEF, UNFPA, and Sightsavers. This collaborative effort brings together a...
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Disability is an integral part of the human condition, with nearly everyone likely to experience a temporary or permanent disability at some point...