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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Govt plans handouts for the laid-off

A ray of hope has emerged for the laid-off, disabled and insolvent workers of export-oriented garment, leather and footwear manufacturing factories as the government...

Elderly, disabled and widows to get safety net allowances through MFS

The government plans to disburse social safety net allowances among elderly, disabled and widows through mobile financial services -- a move that can help...

Future of G2P in Bangladesh: The case of social protection system

The Daily Star in association with Policy Research Institute (PRI) of Bangladesh organised an online discussion titled “Future of G2P in Bangladesh: The case...

Pandemic doubles extreme poverty

The recent nationwide closure of all economic activities for two-and-a-half months has doubled extreme poverty in Bangladesh, raising the number of the country's ultra-poor...

Digital payment solutions the way forward

Experts tell PRI-The Daily Star discussion on govt cash aid to poor; stress on authentic database of beneficiaries Experts and policymakers yesterday said the government's...