Department of Social Services (Bangladesh) explained

Department of Social Services (সমাজসেবা অধিদফতর) is a government department responsible for carrying out social services, social safety nets, and welfare programs in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka.^{[1] [2]}

History

Department of Social Services was established on 2 January 1961 by the Government of East Pakistan. It is under the Ministry of Social Welfare. Its, headquarters, the Shamajseba Bhaban, was inaugurated in 1999. On 4 June 2012, the Government of Bangladesh declared 2 January National Social Services Day. on 1 February 2018, the World Bank gave a grant of 300 million dollar to upgrade the department and digitalise the work of the department.^[3] It manages Child Development Centers in Bangladesh.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Department of Social Services. dss.gov.bd. Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 12 April 2018. en.
2. News: 11th World Autism Awareness Day today. 12 April 2018. Prothom Alo. en.
3. News: WB gives $300m to help upgrade cash transfer schemes. 12 April 2018. The Daily Star. 2 February 2018. en.
4. News: Deprived children in the development centers. 12 April 2018. The Daily Star. 21 April 2015. en.