The government of Bangladesh has approved a grant of Tk 140 crore 11 lakh 8 thousand for private orphanages across the country as the second installment of the 2025–26 fiscal year. The Ministry of Social Welfare sanctioned the funds for 4,209 registered private orphanages in 64 districts, benefiting 116,759 orphaned children. The Directorate of Social Services issued an official order confirming the allocation, which will be distributed through local social services offices under the 2014 grant allocation and distribution policy.

According to the Directorate, the total allocation for private orphanages in the current fiscal year amounts to Tk 280 crore, with the first installment of Tk 139 crore 88 lakh 76 thousand already released. Each child will receive Tk 12,000 for six months, covering January to June 2026, primarily for food and basic needs. The ministry emphasized strict monitoring to ensure proper use of the funds.

Officials noted that the grant plays a vital role in improving living conditions for disadvantaged children and supporting the operational costs of financially constrained orphanages nationwide.