To counter the impact of inflation on distressed citizens, the government of Bangladesh has officially raised monthly cash payouts under its social safety-net programmes. The new rates will be effective from FY27 with officials confirming a Tk 50-100 increase each in allowances as a base adjustment.
Elderly Allowance: Tk 700 for General, Tk 1,000 for Over-90s
Now, some 59.95 lakh elderly persons 62+ will receive Tk 700 instead of Tk 650 on a monthly basis. A special tier for citizens aged 90+ has been introduced with Tk 1,000 per month for 2.5 lakh beneficiaries.
Widow and Abandoned Women Allowance: Tk 700 Monthly
The widows and women abandoned by husbands, numbering 28.75 lakh, under the Ministry of Social Welfare will get Tk 700 monthly instead of Tk 650. The same Tk 1,000 rate applies to 25,000 widows over 90 years of age.
Disability Allowance: Tk 900–Tk 1,000 Range
Of the 36 lakh persons with disabilities covered, 35.82 lakh will get Tk 900 (up from Tk 850) a month, while 18,100 severely disabled persons will get Tk 1,000. Student stipends for disabled learners also went up by Tk 50 at all levels of education.
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Expanded Coverage and Budget Allocation
The government has added around 10 lakh new beneficiaries to the safety net and increased the total sector allocation to Tk 91,297 crore for FY26. This expansion is an indication of a strategic shift towards inclusive social protection in the economic policy of Bangladesh.
FAQs
1. When do the new allowance rates start?
The increased rates begin in FY27 (July 2026).
2. How much did the elderly allowance increase?
From Tk 650 to Tk 700 monthly for general beneficiaries.
3. What is the allowance for widows aged over 90?
Tk 1,000 per month.
5. Are new beneficiaries being added?
Yes, around 10 lakh additional people will receive allowances.
Summary
Bangladesh’s interim government has approved significant hikes in social safety-net allowances for FY27, effective from the next fiscal year. Elderly citizens now receive Tk 700 monthly (up from Tk 650), widows get Tk 700 (from Tk 650), and disabled persons receive Tk 900–Tk 1,000 (from Tk 850), with over 10 lakh additional beneficiaries added.
