July 23, 2026
After more than a decade under the same pay scale, public servants are set for salary increases under a staggered implementation plan
Commission suggests raising basic pay from Tk 8,250–78,000 to Tk 20,000–160,000
The finance advisor says a committee will be formed to review the Pay Commission’s proposals
It says Tk 1.06tn extra needed to implement new pay structure for government staff
Minimum basic pay may rise to Tk 20,000 as commission prepares to submit report
The advisor says the report timeline remains uncertain
The commission, led by former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan, will get six months to submit its report
