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To adopt and implement revenue and development activities for the implementation of women's development policy in the light of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Poverty Alleviation Strategies (NSAPR). To coordinate government / private initiatives and activities for the advancement of women through the Department of Women's Affairs under the Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs. Opportunities for self-employment of women are being created through vocational and practical training in women friendly residential / non-residential training centers.
VGD Program: The largest social safety program of the Government of Bangladesh (Safety net program) for the development and sustainability of destitute and helpless and physically able women.
Maternity Allowance Program for Poor Mothers: Maternity Allowance Program is being conducted for "Poor Mothers" to reduce the death rate of poor mothers and infants, increase the rate of breastfeeding, and increase the intake of improved nutrients during pregnancy.
Micro-credit activities for women's self-employment: Micro-credit loan is provided for the purpose of creating self-employment through the involvement of poor and poor women who have received various vocational training in productive activities.

Prevention of Violence against Women and Children Program: In 1989, with the aim of providing legal advice and assistance to women victims of violence, the Prevention of Violence Against Women program was started at the head office of the Department of Women's Affairs with 4 posts of 1 Law Officer. Committees were formed and various programs were taken to prevent violence against women and children. Committee for prevention of violence against women and children has also been formed at the union level.

National Helpline Center for Prevention of Violence against Women and Children: Provide immediate legal assistance to the helpline number 10921 through multisectoral activities to prevent violence against women. By calling this number 24 hours a day from any mobile, the victimized women and children can get the necessary help from anyone including their family members.

Volunteer Women's Association Registration, Regulation and Distribution of Grants: Annual grants are provided to the voluntary women's organizations including their registration and supervision.

Lactating Mothers Assistance Program: An allowance of taka.800 / - per month for 03 (three) years is being provided to the poor working mothers in urban areas and their children through social safety net to improve the overall standard of living and the working poor beneficiaries. 
Organizing clubs to empower adolescents for positive change in society: Adolescents clubs to empower adolescents as active agents of social change in a supportive environment of family and society. Awareness raising activities are underway to prevent child marriage and sexual harassment.