Dhaka: Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar announced today that the government is committed to improving the standard of living for teachers by increasing the house rent allowance for Monthly Pay Order (MPO)-listed non-government educational institutions' teachers and employees to 15 percent of their basic salary.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, an official order issued by the Finance Division detailed that the new allowance will be implemented in two phases. Starting from November 1, 2025, teachers and employees will receive 7.5 percent of their basic salary, with a minimum of Tk 2,000. The remaining 7.5 percent will be added from July 1, 2026, culminating in a total house rent allowance of 15 percent.
The Finance Division approved this increase, taking into account current budgetary constraints, and noted that the added benefits will be reflected in the next national pay scale. However, the measure comes with strict financial compliance requirements, and the order specified that no arrear claims will be generated, with all financial regulations to be meticulously followed.
The order also stated that any irregularities would hold bill-approving authorities accountable and that implementation must adhere to applicable MPO policies, including various policies related to non-government educational institutions.
The Education Adviser acknowledged the challenging path to this agreement, recognizing debates and complaints along the way. However, he emphasized the Ministry of Education's persistent efforts towards a fair and sustainable solution, framing the outcome as a collective success built on respect, dialogue, and compromise.
The Education Ministry highlighted the collaborative efforts with other ministries, advisory councils, and the Chief Adviser, which were necessary to secure the approvals. The press release concluded by urging teachers to return to their students and classrooms, marking a new beginning founded on mutual respect and a shared goal of strengthening Bangladesh's educational foundation.
The Finance Division's previous circular has been cancelled with this new directive, and the concerned administrative ministry has been instructed to issue an official government order for final endorsement.