Traditionally, the people of Bangladesh are determined to take care of the neglected orphans. All the religious people of Bangladesh have been running private orphanages for the upbringing of orphans. Assistance is provided by the Department of Social Services for the smooth running of these private orphanages. Private orphanages are first registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Institutions (Registration and Control) Ordinance 1981 and later financial assistance is provided for the upbringing, treatment and education of the children of the registered private orphanages, known as Capitation Grant. At present, capitation grant is being given to 1 lakh orphans of 4,012 private orphanages. The main purpose of Capitation Grant is to turn poor orphans into human resources.

During the tenure of the present government, "Capitation Grant Allocation and Distribution Policy 2015 in Private Orphanages" was formulated. Government policies are being followed in providing granting grants. Financial discipline has already been consolidated in the provision of capitation grants. Intensive supervision and monitoring has been intensified at the ministry and directorate level in this regard. It is hoped that if this trend continues, it will be possible to create an encouraging response at the private level in the upbringing of orphans in the country. Name plaques have been put up in the open space of the Capitation Granted Private Orphanage. In addition to religious education, primary, secondary and equivalent education has been made compulsory in every institution. The national anthem is being performed regularly by the residents of the institution. The allocation of capitation grants to private orphanages is a significant part of the government's social security zone program.

Those involved in the implementation of the activities

The activities branch of the Department of Social Services under the control of the Ministry of Social Welfare provides registration of private orphanages and the institution branch manages the capitation grant. Additional Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Social Service Officer under the leadership of the Director (Institution) are involved in conducting Capitation Grant activities at the headquarters level. At the district level, the Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Registration Officer, Upazila Social Service Officer and City Social Service Officer supervise the capitation grant activities of the field level private orphanages and coordinate between the field level and the headquarters.

Service:

Provide financial assistance to private orphanages for the upbringing of orphans up to the age of 18 years;

Ensuring nurturing with affection and care;

Ensuring the provision of formal education and vocational training;

Ensuring physical, intellectual and human excellence;

Provide support for the full development of the child;

Arranging employment for their rehabilitation and self-reliance.