Dhaka, May 26 -- Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid on Monday said the Universal Pension Scheme can play a vital role in building a dignified future for the vast population currently outside the social safety net.

He also emphasized the need for active participation from all stakeholders to make the scheme a success.

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"With effective coordination with field administration and increased participation, it is possible to bring a large segment of the population under a well-structured social protection framework," he said.

The cabinet secretary said this while addressing a workshop on universal pension schemes at the meeting room of the Cabinet Division.

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