Department of Social Services (DSS), MoSW

The Department of Social Services is one of the other nation-building institutions of the government. Social welfare activities started in the country in 1955, but the Department of Social Services was created in 1961. The department created in the 60s has been upgraded to the Department of Social Services today. The activities of this department were initially city-based and service oriented. In the context of time, the activities of this department have expanded to the grassroots level across the country. The Department of Social Services under the Ministry of Social Welfare is working tirelessly to strengthen the social safety net with comprehensive and versatile programs in the welfare and development of the poor, neglected, backward, poor, orphans, autistic and disabled people and the backward people of the society. In 1972 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman promulgated the Bangladesh Abandoned Children Ordinance, 1972 for the purpose of rehabilitating war children in order to alleviate poverty and build a country free from exploitation; Established 56 Care and Protection Centers (CPCs) of 100 seats each for orphan children and distressed women, which are currently being run as 'Sakari Shishu Parivar'. As a sign of foresight, he inserted Article 15(d) in the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to make the provision of social security for the disabled, unfortunate and helpless people a constitutional responsibility of the state. The Department of Social Services is conducting various 212 institutional programs aimed at development, protection and development of children. Around 110 millions of Old aged, widow & husband Disserted, disabled allowances, deprived, transgender, deprived community (Bede, dalit, horizon etc) allowances along with disabled & deprived student's stipend and training. Hospital social service Probation and aftercare services Welfare and protection of elderly population Improving the quality of life of marginalized people