Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The government has fixed the minimum monthly net pension at Tk 10,000, raising existing pensions by 55 to 100 percent.

It has amended the Service (Pay and Allowances) Order, 2026 to set pension, gratuity and lump grant for government employees.

The Finance Division made the change on Wednesday, effective from Jul 1 this year.

How Much Pensions Rise

Anyone receiving a monthly net pension or family pension before Jul 1, 2026 will get a new rate based on what they drew up to Jun 30.

Pensioners on up to Tk 9,000 get a 100 percent rise, taking them to between Tk 10,000 and Tk 18,000.

Those on Tk 9,001 to Tk 20,000 get 75 percent more, ending up with Tk 18,001 to Tk 35,000.

The rise is 65 percent for Tk 20,001 to Tk 30,...