Due to financial constraints, the incumbent government of Bangladesh is unable to implement the new pay scale framework prepared by the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus in its original form. So, the government is planning to make some revisions to the proposed structure.
The revision work is currently underway to bring some changes in basic salaries, allowances, and other financial benefits across different grades. At the same time, discussions are being held on implementing the new pay scale in three phases instead of introducing it all at once.
A meeting of the Secretary Committee on the matter was held at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Monday 6 July, 2026.
However, no final decision was reached. According to sources, at least two more meetings may be required to finalize the recommendations. The recommendations will then be sent to Finance Minister, and a gazette will be published after government approval.
Sources said the Secretary Committee is set to recommend implementing the pay scale in phases, taking into account the government’s financial capacity. Although this could create some technical and administrative complications, the recommendations will also include measures to minimize those issues as much as possible.
According to the plan, government officials and employees will receive the financial benefits of the new pay scale from 1 July, assuming it took effect on that date. However, the actual payment of the revised salaries and allowances may be made in phases.
A member of Secretary Committee said the committee has not yet submitted its recommendations and may need more time.
Regarding the implementation of the new pay scale, the member said it may not be possible to implement it in one or two phases. The committee is reviewing the matter, and if necessary, it may be implemented in three phases.
Meanwhile, although the new fiscal year has begun, uncertainty and concern are growing among government officials and employees as the gazette for the new pay scale has yet to be published. The government has repeatedly stated that the new pay scale will be considered effective from July 1, 2026.
However, in the absence of the gazette, questions remain unanswered regarding the implementation process, salary structure, and allowances. Retired government officials and employees are the most concerned, as they are no longer directly connected to the government administration and do not receive any official information.
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