Understanding Challenges in Social Work Practice Within the Social Service Sector of Bangladesh

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ID6415840
AutoresMuhammed Muazzam Hussain (0000-0002-5405-8887, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology), Md Abdul Jalil (0000-0003-1507-0231, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology)
Año2025
Volumen19
Número3
Fecha de publicación2025-08-25
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaAsian Social Work and Policy Review (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1753-1403 • E-ISSN: 1753-1411
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/aswp.70012
OpenAlexW4413612982
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas14

Social work is a helping profession that promotes the autonomy and empowerment of service recipients. It encourages individuals to recognize their needs and actively involves stakeholders in the design and implementation of services. This article explores the practice of professional social work within social services in Bangladesh. Through qualitative approaches, the study found that social work values serve as the foundational philosophy for public sector social service programs in Bangladesh. However, social work methods and strategies have been somewhat overlooked over time. Most services focus on addressing immediate needs, while efforts to empower clients and foster self‐reliance are often neglected. Additionally, very few services address psychosocial issues, and service recipients are rarely consulted in designing and implementing these services. The article advocates for establishing a professional body and seeks official recognition to enhance social work practice in Bangladesh

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