MPO-listed teachers to receive new pay scale soon: Minister

He said the government had allocated the highest-ever budget this year and that MPO-listed teachers would soon receive the new pay scale, addressing concerns over their previous pay structure.

“We have received the highest budget this year, and we have all received the new pay scale. The gap faced by our MPO-listed teachers will be addressed, and everyone will receive the same pay scale,” the minister said.

He made the remarks at a closing ceremony and certificate distribution programme of an orientation training course for BCS General Education cadre officials on Sunday.

Milon said the government would work collectively to ensure overall development of the education sector.

He also described the future education system as a global challenge, saying Bangladesh must prepare to compete internationally.

Referring to a list of the world's top two per cent of scientists published by Stanford University and California-based researchers, he said 347 Bangladeshi scientists had secured places on the list.

The government is considering organising a programme with these scientists in the presence of the prime minister, he added.

The minister also stressed the importance of research among teachers, saying lecturers should pursue PhD degrees after gaining teaching experience and reaching the professor level.

He urged education officials to conduct research and publish academic papers while cautioning against plagiarism and the misuse of artificial intelligence.

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