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View Document Bangladesh is entering a period of significant economic, demographic, and social transition. Over recent decades, the country has achieved substantial progress in economic growth, poverty reduction,...

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Governance Structures, Institutional Architecture, Coordination Mechanisms & Fiscal Sustainability for Social Protection Reform

Mahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

View Document This report assesses the governance structures, institutional architecture, coordination mechanisms, accountability arrangements, and financing considerations that will shape the next phase of social protection reform in...

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Round Table Discussion & Dialogue with Government, Civil Society and Other Relevant Stakeholders

Mahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

View Document A synthesis of field consultations, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews, bringing the voices of beneficiaries, communities, and institutions into the final review of the...

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Leaving No Child Behind: A Policy Dialogue between the Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Security Policy Support (SSPS)...

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Reflecting on a Decade, Reimagining the Future (Report of the Consultative Dialogue with Development Partners)

Family Card

Krishok Card: An overview of program objectives, farmer benefits, and pre-pilot phase

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Report on Interactive Discussion with Women Engaged in Sex Work and People Living with HIV

Family Card

Family Card Programme Inauguration: Community Response and Early Observations

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Macroeconomic, Vulnerability & Demographic Analyses with Integrated Risk Diagnostics and Profiles for Social Policy Systems

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Governance Structures, Institutional Architecture, Coordination Mechanisms & Fiscal Sustainability for Social Protection Reform

EventMahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

Round Table Discussion & Dialogue with Government, Civil Society and Other Relevant Stakeholders

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Comparative Policy Evidence Assessment and Implementation Learning Synthesis for Social Policy Reform Pathways

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Determinants of the Political Economy of Urban Social Protection in Bangladesh

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Macroeconomic, Vulnerability & Demographic Analyses with Integrated Risk Diagnostics and Profiles for Social Policy Systems

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Governance Structures, Institutional Architecture, Coordination Mechanisms & Fiscal Sustainability for Social Protection Reform

EventMahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

Round Table Discussion & Dialogue with Government, Civil Society and Other Relevant Stakeholders

PublicationsMahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

Comparative Policy Evidence Assessment and Implementation Learning Synthesis for Social Policy Reform Pathways

PublicationsMahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

Determinants of the Political Economy of Urban Social Protection in Bangladesh

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April 13, 2020

করোনার প্রভাব কাটাতে সরকারের ৪ ‘মূল কার্যক্রম’

August 7, 2020

Digital payment solutions the way forward

July 8, 2020

Only eligible persons to receive govt cash assistance following scrutiny: PM

July 9, 2020

Food Aid Before Eid: Free rice for 1 crore poor

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Macroeconomic, Vulnerability & Demographic Analyses with Integrated Risk Diagnostics and Profiles for Social Policy Systems

June 30, 2026

Governance Structures, Institutional Architecture, Coordination Mechanisms & Fiscal Sustainability for Social Protection Reform

June 30, 2026

Round Table Discussion & Dialogue with Government, Civil Society and Other Relevant Stakeholders

June 30, 2026

Comparative Policy Evidence Assessment and Implementation Learning Synthesis for Social Policy Reform Pathways

June 30, 2026

Determinants of the Political Economy of Urban Social Protection in Bangladesh

June 30, 2026

Strategic Framework of the National Social Security Strategy 2026-2035

May 31, 2026

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Op-ed

Challenges in implementing social protection programmes

shamsul.alam - April 25, 2017

By Dr. Shamsul Alam Member (Senior Secretary) General Economics Division Planning Commission Government of Bangladesh Bangladesh's National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) is designed to tackle challenges in addressing socio-economic...

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HAVOC IN HAOR – 3.3 lakh poor to get relief

Mahfuzul Bari - April 24, 2017

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Paper 1: Poverty, Vulnerability and Inequality in Bangladesh

Mahfuzul Bari - March 22, 2017

This paper aims to undertake an assessment of poverty profiles by different attributes such as areas of residence, divisions, gender and age groups, and...

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Action Plan - Phase II

National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) Action Plan (2021-2026) Phase II Progress Report 2024

National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) Action Plan (2021-2026) Phase II Progress Report 2023

Dissemination Workshop on NSSS Action Plan, Phase – II (2021-26) held

Disability and Social Protection

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Validation Workshop on the Review of Disability Inclusion in the Digital Ecosystem held on 25 November 2025

Mahfuzul Bari - November 30, 2025

SSPS contributed research inputs to the publication “Accessibility Matters: A Review of Disability Inclusion in the Digital Ecosystem...

Listening to the Stories of Persons with Disabilities

Mahfuzul Bari - May 25, 2022

https://socialprotection.gov.bd/beta/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Listening-to-the-Stories-of-Persons-with-Disabilities.pdf

Listening to the Stories of Persons with Disabilities

May 22, 2022

Concept Note for Pilot Study on Universal Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

April 3, 2022

Workshop on Social Protection: Persons with Disabilities – Lives and Programming held on 21 March 2022

March 21, 2022

প্রতিবন্ধী ব্যক্তিদের সমাজে অংশগ্রহণ ও নেতৃত্বের বিকাশ প্রয়োজন

December 6, 2021

National Seminar for Ensuring Wider Disability-Inclusion in the Social Protection Policies and Programmes in Bangladesh

December 4, 2021

Workshop on Making Disability-Inclusive Social Security Policies and Programmes in Bangladesh

December 3, 2020

Govt Social Security Allowance – Online verification shines hope on 30 thousand aspirants in 6 upazilas

October 13, 2020

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

September 1, 2020

Old Age

Concept Note on Pilot Study on Universal Old Age Allowance (OAA) in Bangladesh

Mahfuzul Bari - April 4, 2022

View Document Bangladesh is rapidly advancing towards an aging country. The speed at which Bangladesh is likely to transition from the “aging” to...

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

September 1, 2020

Reimagining social protection for older people

October 1, 2019

GRS

Enhancing Social Protection Governance through Grievance Redress System

Mahfuzul Bari - November 14, 2019

View Document For fair and equitable administration of social protection programmes, GRS is considered as an important tool in many countries. The Government...

Orientation Workshops on Social Protection and GRS held in Kurigram on 15-17 September 2019

July 1, 2019

Meeting on pilot of 2nd generation GRS in resolving social security related grievances held on 27 June 2019

March 6, 2019

Monitoring and Evaluation

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Macroeconomic, Vulnerability & Demographic Analyses with Integrated Risk Diagnostics and Profiles for Social Policy Systems

Mahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

View Document Bangladesh is entering a period of significant economic, demographic, and social transition. Over recent decades, the country...

Governance Structures, Institutional Architecture, Coordination Mechanisms & Fiscal Sustainability for Social Protection Reform

Mahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

View Document This report assesses the governance structures, institutional architecture, coordination mechanisms, accountability arrangements, and financing considerations that will...

Round Table Discussion & Dialogue with Government, Civil Society and Other Relevant Stakeholders

June 30, 2026

Comparative Policy Evidence Assessment and Implementation Learning Synthesis for Social Policy Reform Pathways

June 30, 2026

Determinants of the Political Economy of Urban Social Protection in Bangladesh

June 30, 2026

Strategic Framework of the National Social Security Strategy 2026-2035

May 31, 2026

Female Labor Migration and Household Care Dynamics in Bangladesh

May 30, 2026

Draft Final Report on Final Review of the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) and Action Plan Phase II (2021-26)

May 21, 2026

M&E Dashboard

Macroeconomic, Vulnerability & Demographic Analyses with Integrated Risk Diagnostics and Profiles for Social Policy Systems

Mahfuzul Bari - June 30, 2026

View Document Bangladesh is entering a period of significant economic, demographic, and social transition. Over recent decades, the country has achieved substantial progress...

Governance Structures, Institutional Architecture, Coordination Mechanisms & Fiscal Sustainability for Social Protection Reform

June 30, 2026

Social Insurance

Social Insurance Cluster

Mahfuzul Bari - April 28, 2019

Finance Division – Coordinator Financial Institutions Division Health Services Division Medical Education and Family Welfare Division Ministry of Labour and Employment Ministry of Social Welfare Ministry of Expatriates’...

Meeting on Action Plan Implementation Progress of Social Insurance Cluster held on 19 May 2019

March 4, 2019

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