21/10/2026
The Bangladesh government has announced plans to provide one-time financial assistance of Tk 100,000 each to 65,000 patients suffering from seven serious diseases during the 2026–27 fiscal year. The programme covers cancer, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, paralysis, heart disease, leukaemia and thalassaemia. Implemented by the Department of Social Services, the initiative will prioritise low-income and financially vulnerable patients. Eligible applicants can apply through the Ministry of Social Welfare's online service portal and submit the required documents to their local social services office
