Social Safety Net

Social Safety Net

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today addressed a photo exhibition and discussion at Jatiya Press Club. Photo:BSS.

Social protection must shift from relief to resilience: Zahir Uddin Swapon

Swapon also stressed the need to link social protection with skills development, employment and entrepreneurship, particularly for young people, to help them achieve economic independence rather...

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Safety nets likely to go cash-first as govt overhauls welfare system

State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin. Photo: Collected

Committee formed to review irregularities in social safety net beneficiary selection: State minister

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No-frill account deposits snapshot: October-December 2025

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Where money will come from for govt's extra spending on safety net schemes

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Govt approves hike in social safety net benefits for FY27

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From now on, allowances under social safety net to rise yearly

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Call to raise allocation, ensure transparency in social safety net budget

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Budget utilisation in social protection sees steady growth: Report

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Budget FY26: Social safety net allowances to rise by Tk50-Tk100

Economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya. File photo: UNB

White Paper committee proposed NBR split but govt did it in haste without proper consultation: Debapriya

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5 lakh more recipients, increased allowances for FY26 social safety

SOCIAL SAFETY NET MAY GET A BOOST NEXT FY

Govt to expand social safety net with increased allowances, beneficiaries