Govt invites applications for social security benefits, stipends
This information was given through a notification signed by Md Mosharraf Hossain, director of Social Security Branch of the DSS
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has invited online applications for the selection of beneficiaries of allowances and stipends under the social security programme.
This information was given through a notification signed by Md Mosharraf Hossain, director (Social Security) of the Social Security Branch of the DSS, today (13 October).
The notification stated that, in the 2025‑26 fiscal year, the online application process has started for the provision of old‑age allowance, widow and husband‑abuse allowance, disability allowance, educational stipend for students with disabilities, and allowances and stipends for hijras, bedes, backward classes, and tea workers under the social security programme.
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To this end, online applications will be accepted from eligible candidates from 13 October to 6 November for the purpose of facilitating the payment of allowances through the G2P (Government‑to‑Person) system at the link dss.bhata.gov.bd/online‑application. Necessary publicity measures must be taken in this regard as per policy before accepting applications.
The following instructions must be followed during application reception, verification and data entry.
For disability allowance, applicants must have a Golden Citizen Card and must be verified with the Disability Information System (DIS).
In the online application, applicants must provide their own national identity card and the mobile financial service and bank account number of the registered active SIM.
The circular dated 1 April 2024 of the Ministry of Finance must be followed. In the case of bank accounts, an active mobile number must be provided for communication with applicants.
If the applicant is receiving any other government benefits regularly, he or she will not be considered for this benefit. If anyone has previously applied online (if there is a waiting list), there is no need to apply again.
Allocation will be made based on the applications received online and the previous online application list (if any), subject to the approval of the relevant authorities as per availability.
Applications will be scrutinised and selected as per the existing policies (including preparation of a waiting list). Appropriate steps will be taken to complete the online application reception and screening process by 30 November.
The finally selected beneficiaries will receive the allowance from 1 July 2025.
In this situation, the concerned unit offices are specially requested to follow the above instructions properly and take necessary measures.
In case of any need, the technical team of the Social Security Department and the concerned branch can be contacted.
