Universal Pension Scheme in Bangladesh

Pension scheme: a timely move

Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) is an opportune and pro-people move of the government looking to ensure inclusive and sustainable social safety net for the greater socio-economic development. The move will create a new era in the economic history of Bangladesh.

A laudable initiative finally takes off

New pension scheme expected to benefit large segments of the population

How to register for Universal Pension Scheme

People interested to register for the scheme can do it by visiting www.upension.gov.bd

Universal Pension Scheme: All you need to know

The government rolled out the much-anticipated universal pension scheme today with an aim to bring all citizens aged above 18 under the coverage. Here are some of the key issues regarding the pension scheme.

Is the proposed pension scheme really universal?

The question is, will the low-income groups be able to contribute their part in the proposed pension scheme?

Rethinking Bangladesh's social security budget

Almost a decade after the approval of the NSSS, the country has not yet established a single registry system or installed a robust MIS.

International Day for Older Persons 2022 / Who will take care of us in our old age?

We need to refocus old age care to ensuring “a good life for the elderly people” rather than on “prolonging their lives.”

A pro-people pension scheme on the way

Govt must ensure good governance and accountability from the very beginning

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Pension scheme: a timely move

Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) is an opportune and pro-people move of the government looking to ensure inclusive and sustainable social safety net for the greater socio-economic development. The move will create a new era in the economic history of Bangladesh.

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

A laudable initiative finally takes off

New pension scheme expected to benefit large segments of the population

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

How to register for Universal Pension Scheme

People interested to register for the scheme can do it by visiting www.upension.gov.bd

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Universal Pension Scheme: All you need to know

The government rolled out the much-anticipated universal pension scheme today with an aim to bring all citizens aged above 18 under the coverage. Here are some of the key issues regarding the pension scheme.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

Is the proposed pension scheme really universal?

The question is, will the low-income groups be able to contribute their part in the proposed pension scheme?

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Rethinking Bangladesh's social security budget

Almost a decade after the approval of the NSSS, the country has not yet established a single registry system or installed a robust MIS.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Who will take care of us in our old age?

We need to refocus old age care to ensuring “a good life for the elderly people” rather than on “prolonging their lives.”

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

A pro-people pension scheme on the way

Govt must ensure good governance and accountability from the very beginning