Department of Social Services (DSS) has extended the deadline for online applications for social security allowances and education stipends for the 2026-27 fiscal until August 31, providing additional time to applicants who could not apply within the previous deadline due to server, internet and power disruptions.

The DSS issued a notification recently announcing the extension.

According to the notification, online applications for old-age allowance, widow and divorced women's allowance, disability allowance, and education stipends for students from disadvantaged groups, including transgender people and tea workers, were scheduled to be accepted from August 1 to 15.

However, field-level officials and applicants reported that many eligible people were unable to complete their applications within the stipulated period due to software, internet and power-related problems.

Considering the difficulties faced by applicants, the department has extended the application deadline until August 31, the notification said.

Interested applicants can submit their applications through the DSS online application portal at dss.bhata.gov.bd/online-application.

The concerned divisional, district and upazila social services offices have been asked to take necessary measures to facilitate the application process.