In Bangladesh, owing to rapid growth in the aging population, the need for appropriate old age care has become increasingly important than ever. The Government of Bangladesh under the Department of Social Services (DSS) has made earnest efforts to offer the well-being and dignity of old people. There are six government old age homes operated by DSS in various divisions. The homes offer protection, health care, companionship, and facilities for care of elderly citizens with no family or financial support.
The article offers a general view of these Bangladesh government old age homes, where they are situated, facilities they provide, and contact details.There are currently six old age homes under DSS funded by the government in various divisions. These homes offer protection, health care, companionship, and support facilities for elderly citizens who have no family or financial support.
The article gives a comprehensive overview of these Bangladesh government old age homes, their location, facilities provided, and contact details.
Central Office of the Department of Social Services (DSS)
To get accurate and updated information about any government old age home, the best thing to do is to visit the DSS central office:
- Address: Social Services Building, E-8/B-1, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
- Phone: +8802-55006595 / 55007020
- Email: info@dss.gov.bd
- Website: www.dss.gov.bd
This central office can guide you to target divisional or district offices and also give you updated contact details or admission procedures for government old homes.
List of Government Old Age Homes in Bangladesh
1. Faridpur Old Age Home
- Location: Faridpur Sadar, Faridpur District, Bangladesh
- Contact Method: Approach through local Social Services Office or contact the central DSS office by telephone.
- Details: This elderly home serves aged citizens of Faridpur district who are economically insecure or socially isolated. It provides basic shelter, daily meals, medical check-ups, and social companionship. The centre is one of the government’s efforts to extend social protection programmes to the vulnerable ageing population.
2. Chattogram Old Age Home
- Location: Divisional Social Services Office, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Contact Method: Get in touch via Chattogram Divisional Social Services Office or the headquarters.
- Details: This house is for old people of the entire Chattogram Division, which is among Bangladesh’s most densely populated regions. Services offered are shelter, food, basic health care, and recreation. The house also accepts visits from local volunteers and doctors to enhance the quality of life of the residents.
3. Rajshahi Old Age Home (Jobeda Hossain Old Age Home)
- Location: Divisional Social Services Office, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Contact Number: Information can be obtained through the local Social Services Office. Central contact: +8802-55006595.
- Details: Provides government services for the elderly in the Khulna Division.
4. Bagerhat Old Age Home
- Address: Bagerhat Sadar, Bagerhat District, Bangladesh.
- Contact Number: Information can be obtained through the local Social Services Office. Central contact: +8802-55006595.
- Details: Provides government services for the elderly in the Khulna Division.
5. Barisal Old Age Home
- Address: Divisional Social Services Office, Barisal, Bangladesh.
- Contact Number: Information must be collected through the Divisional Social Services Office in Barisal. Central contact: +8802-55006595.
- Details: Offers services for senior citizens in the Barisal Division.
6. Sylhet Old Age Home
- Address: Divisional Social Services Office, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- Contact Number: Contact should be made through the local office or the central number: +8802-55006595.
- Details: Provides support and facilities for the elderly in the Sylhet Division.
Important Notes:
- Limitations of Communication: Official phone numbers of government old age homes are not typically made available. For accurate information, the local Social Services Office or the central office of the Department of Social Services may be called.
- Recommendation: For direct communication, it may be easier to visit the local district or Upazila Social Services Office in person. Additional information is also on the Department’s website: www.dss.gov.bd Additional Assistance: For emergency services, citizens may call the National Helpline 333 or the National Emergency Service 999.
- Limitations of Communication: Official phone numbers of government old age homes are not typically made available. For accurate information, the local Social Services Office or the central office of the Department of Social Services may be called.
- Recommendation: For direct communication, it may be easier to visit the local district or Upazila Social Services Office in person. Additional information is also on the Department’s website: www.dss.gov.bd
- Additional Assistance: For emergency services, citizens may call the National Helpline 333 or the National Emergency Service 999.
If more detailed or specific information about any particular old age home is needed, contacting the central office of the Department of Social Services is strongly advised.
