Dhaka, June 11 -- The BNP government has announced that a new pay structure for public sector employees will be implemented in phases from Jul 1, 2026.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury made the announcement while presenting the FY2026-27 budget on Thursday.

"Government employees have been receiving salaries and allowances under the same pay structure for nearly 11 years," he said.

"In the meantime, the cost of living has increased significantly due to inflation. We are announcing the phased implementation of a new pay structure for government employees from Jul 1, 2026."

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