Staff Reporter | Dhaka | Saturday, September 6, 2025
G
ood news is on the way for government employees in Bangladesh. After a long wait, the government has taken the initiative to revise the national pay scale. According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, under the proposed structure, the minimum salary may rise to Tk 20,000, while salaries in the highest grade could reach up to Tk 150,000.
For years, government employees have demanded a pay hike in line with rising inflation and the increasing cost of living. This move is set to partially fulfill that demand. An initial proposal has already been prepared by a committee at the Ministry of Finance and will soon be presented to the Cabinet for approval.
Experts believe the salary hike will not only bring relief to government workers but also boost consumer spending in the economy. However, the government will need to strengthen its revenue collection efforts to meet the added financial burden.
If approved, the new pay structure will directly benefit around 1.4 million government employees across the country.
