Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called upon the Department of Social Services to urgently reform outdated systems, enhance digital transparency and prioritise services for senior citizens and girls.

The Chief Adviser made the remarks during a meeting with senior officials of the Department of Social Services at the State Guest House Jamuna.

The meeting focused on key challenges facing the ministry, including scams involving senior citizen allowances, outdated administrative models and limited access to services.

"This ministry still operates based on a backdated model from 2013. It needs to be revised urgently," said Professor Yunus.

"There's a lot of misinformation and people get stressed and confuse...