The deadline for online applications for various allowances and education stipends under the social safety net programs for the 2026–27 fiscal year has been extended. Under the new decision, applications can be submitted until August 31, 2026.

The information was disclosed in a notice issued by the Social Security Sub-Directorate of the Department of Social Services.

According to the notice, the initial application period for old-age allowances, allowances for widows and women deserted by their husbands, disability allowances and education stipends, as well as allowances and education stipends for transgender people, ethnic minorities, disadvantaged communities and tea workers under the Livelihood Improvement Program for Disadvantaged Groups, was set from August 1 to 15, 2026.

However, field-level officials and applicants reported that many people were unable to submit their applications within the scheduled period due to software, internet and electricity-related problems. Considering the applicants’ difficulties, the deadline has now been extended to August 31, 2026.

Interested applicants must submit their applications through the designated website of the Department of Social Services: dss.bhata.gov.bd/online-application.

The notice stated that all other instructions and conditions issued previously regarding the application process will remain unchanged.

The notice, signed by Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Director (Social Security) of the Department of Social Services, requested all relevant divisional, district and upazila social services offices to take the necessary steps regarding the extended application deadline.