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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The organization is currently navigating the operationalization of the new 2026 microfinance ordinance while balancing its social mission with commercial viability.
SSS was cited as a major microfinance institution in a research review on microcredit growth and poverty in Bangladesh.
SSS was mentioned in reports regarding the signing of Annual Performance Agreements by microfinance institutions.
SSS was referenced in regional news coverage regarding microfinance sector activities.
SSS was included in a list of 20 microfinance institutions involved in the annual performance agreement signing ceremony for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority visited SSS in Tangail for a view-sharing meeting.
Founded 1986; registered with Directorate of Social Services 1987 and MRA-licensed 2007. Branch/staff/member counts are as of 30 June 2024 per the official About page (10,94,779 families: 10,65,187 female, 26,699 male, 2,893 children/adolescents). Founder name not stated on the official site. Gross loan portfolio and annual expenditure not published on the consulted pages, so left null.
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05