Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The National Pension Authority has raised the age limit for nominees to receive pension benefits following the death of a subscriber under the universal pension scheme, extending it from 75 to 80 years.

That means the primary pensioner will receive benefits for life, while their nominee or spouse will be entitled to draw the pension until reaching 80 years of age.

The government has also marginally increased the return rate for subscribers on investments made during the 2025-26 financial year, adjusting it from 11.68 percent to 11.72 percent.

The profit rate was approved on Thursday during the fourth meeting of the National Pension Authority's board of directors, chaired by Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru M...