Following protests by private school and college teachers, the Finance Division has approved a house rent allowance increase for staff under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme.

The allowance will rise by 7.5% from November 1, 2025, and an additional 7.5% from July 2026, totaling a 15% increase. The approval letter was sent to the Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division at the Ministry of Education on Tuesday.

Considering the government’s current budget constraints, MPO-registered staff at private educational institutions will receive 7.5% of basic salary (minimum Tk2,000) from November 1, and a further 7.5% (minimum Tk2,000) from July 2026.

Teachers had staged demonstrations demanding a 20% house rent allowance, Tk1,500 medical allowance, and 75% festival allowance, gathering at the National Press Club on October 12 and at the Central Shaheed Minar on October 13.

The Finance Division’s decision marks a partial concession to the ongoing demands of private school and college staff, though it falls short of the full 20% increase originally sought by the protesters.

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