Disability Support & Guidance in Bangladesh
Personal voluntary service. This is offered by one individual — Chowdhury Remon — not an organisation or institution. No certificate, diploma, or formal qualification is issued. Sessions are educational and informal. For certified training, see BTEB. Both online (Zoom/Google Meet) and offline (Dhaka) sessions are available — mention your preference when applying.
Bangladesh has government programmes, allowances, and legal protections for people with disabilities — but most people do not know how to access them. This page covers what is available, how to register, which skills can be learned from home, and who to call for support.
A disability does not define what someone can achieve. Many of the most in-demand skills today — content writing, voiceover, online selling, design — can be done entirely from home, without physical strain, at any pace. This guidance helps people with disabilities access government support, learn suitable skills, and start earning independently.
Government support for people with disabilities
Disability Allowance
The government provides monthly allowances to registered persons with disabilities. Amount varies by disability type and severity.
Disability Certificate (প্রতিবন্ধী সনদ)
Required to access government benefits, allowances, and reserved seats. Issued by the District Social Services Office.
Neurodevelopmental Disability Trust
For persons with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. Registration provides legal protection and benefits.
ndtrust.gov.bd →Education Quota
Reserved seats exist in public universities, government jobs, and technical institutes for persons with disabilities.
Skills suitable for people with disabilities
These skills can be learned and practiced entirely from home, at your own pace, with minimal or no physical requirements.
Content Writing
Write articles, captions, product descriptions. Requires only a phone or computer. High demand, no physical requirements.
Learn in: 10–15 daysVoiceover Artist
Record voiceovers for videos, ads, e-learning. Requires a decent microphone. Fully home-based.
Learn in: 7–14 daysCanva Design
Create social media graphics, posters, presentations. Fully online, fully flexible.
Learn in: 7–10 daysOnline Selling
Sell products on Facebook, Daraz, or other platforms. Can be managed entirely from home.
Learn in: 5–10 daysData Entry
Simple, consistent work that can be done from home. Good starting point for online income.
Learn in: 3–5 daysSocial Media Management
Manage Facebook pages, schedule posts, reply to comments for businesses. Fully remote.
Learn in: 7–15 daysAccessible places in Dhaka
- Hospitals: Evercare, Square, and Apollo have wheelchair accessible entrances and elevators
- Shopping: Bashundhara City Mall, Jamuna Future Park — both have lifts and accessible facilities
- Parks: Hatirjheel walking area has paved paths suitable for wheelchairs
- Transport: Dhaka Metro Rail (MRT Line 6) has elevators and accessible platforms at all stations
- Government offices: Most major government buildings in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar have ramp access
Legal protections
- Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act 2013: Guarantees equal rights, access to education, employment, and public services
- Neurodevelopmental Disability Protection Trust Act 2013: Specific protections for autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities
- Bangladesh Labour Act: Prohibits discrimination in employment based on disability
Helplines and support contacts
Want to learn a skill?
Use the Apply page to request free skill training. Mention your situation — sessions are arranged to fit your needs and pace.
আবেদন করুন (Apply in Bangla)This is free informational guidance. For official disability registration and benefits, contact your nearest District Social Services office or call 16505.