Activity under preparation Budget Support Top-up ¿ Support to National Social Security Strategy Reforms in Bangladesh To sustain progress in poverty reduction and address inequality amid global economic challenges, this Action extends the existing social protection budget support operation (EUR 247 million) for two more fiscal years, until FY 2026 (ending in 2027). The extension aims to solidify the Government of Bangladesh's reforms outlined in the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) and its Action Plan 2 (2021 - 2026), while reinforcing the EU's role in this area. Collaboration with other budget support stakeholders, such as the Asian Development Bank which has a USD 600 million loan budget support operation in the pipeline, will maximize impact.The Action focuses on improving the digital aspects of the social protection system, including enhancing the national social registry MIS (Single Registry), promoting inter-operability across different sector MISs, and launching a Labour Management Information System. These digital tools will streamline beneficiary identification, enrolment and benefit transfers using national identification numbers. Additionally, the Action will work along the development-humanitarian nexus and design framework to integrate preparedness and shock-responsive approaches into the social protection system, benefitting programmes such as the Mother and Child Benefit Programme. Lastly, it will promote the development and approval of a National Social Insurance Strategy in line with ILO¿s standards framework on social security.