New Pay Scale for Govt Employees at Final Stage, Announcement Soon
Dhaka, August 16, 2026: The proposed new pay scale for government employees has reached the final stage of consideration and could be announced at any time, Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar said on Sunday.
Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, Sattar said the government remains committed to implementing the new pay structure and is now working on the final aspects of the proposal.
“The pay scale is under consideration and the government is committed to implementing it. It is at the final stage. The pay scale may be announced at any moment,” he said.
The proposed pay scale is expected to revise the existing salary structure for government employees, although details of the new grades, salaries and allowances have yet to be officially announced.
Government Working to Address Market Problems
Sattar also said the government is taking steps to address ongoing challenges in the market and restore stability in the production and supply chain.
“There are some problems in the market, and we are trying to resolve them,” he said.
He noted that disruptions in the production chain may have been linked to issues involving fuel and electricity. The government is working to resolve those problems, he added.
“You may have noticed that the production chain has been somewhat disrupted, perhaps due to issues related to fuel and electricity. It will be resolved,” Sattar said.
The government is expected to provide further details on the proposed pay scale once the final decision is made.
