Social Safety Net

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Bangladesh

5 lakh more recipients, increased allowances for FY26 social safety

Economists say Tk50 to Tk150 increase not sufficient

SOCIAL SAFETY NET MAY GET A BOOST NEXT FY
Bangladesh

Govt to expand social safety net with increased allowances, beneficiaries

Is the proposed social safety budget adequate for marginalised communities?
Thoughts

Is the proposed social safety budget adequate for marginalised communities?

Logo of Nagad. Photo: Courtesy
Budget

Proposal to expand social safety net positive: Nagad

If VAT is ok, what about the social safety net?
Analysis

If VAT is ok, what about the social safety net?

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Budget

What lies ahead for the poor as allowance remains unchanged?

4 lakh more to get social safety, no rise in monthly amount in FY25
Economy

4 lakh more to get social safety, no rise in monthly amount in FY25

A file photo of State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan. Photo: Collected
Economy

Social safety net to get wider and better in FY25: State min for finance

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Bangladesh

Beneficiaries must use own MFS account to receive social safety net allowance

Poverty rate 19%, safety net coverage 34%. Who are the extras?
Economy

Poverty rate 19%, safety net coverage 34%. Who are the extras?

Tk11,295cr cash assistance for 1.28cr poor
Budget

Tk11,295cr cash assistance for 1.28cr poor

Next budget business as usual, to see higher interest, subsidy spending
Economy

Next budget business as usual, to see higher interest, subsidy spending

Social safety spending to rise Tk1,500cr in FY24
Economy

Social safety spending to rise Tk1,500cr in FY24