Govt announces 15pc house rent for MPO teachers, employees

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The government has increased the house rent for the teachers and employees of Monthly Payment Order (MPO) listed non-government educational institutions to 15 percent. The government approved such increase in the house rent allowance for teachers and employees of MPO-listed non-government educational institutions to be implemented in two phases subject to fulfillment of some conditions.

“The allowance will be set at 7.5 percent of the basic salary (with a minimum of Tk 2,000) to be effective from November 1, 2025. A further 7.5 percent increase will take effect from July 1, 2026, bringing the total to 15 percent of the basic salary,” said an official order of the Finance Division issued here today.

The Finance Division gave its consent to the raise considering the government’s existing budgetary limitations while this mentioned additional facility should have to be adjusted in the next pay scale.

However, the order specified that the enhanced benefits must comply with relevant MPO policies, including the Non-Government Educational Institution (School and College) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy 2021, Madrasah MPO Policy 2018 (amended up to 23 November 2020), and Vocational, Business Management, Agriculture and Fisheries Diploma MPO Policy 2018 (amended up to 23 November 2020).

It further noted that the increase would not create any arrear claims for MPO-listed teachers and staff. All financial regulations must be strictly followed, and any irregularities in expenditure will render the bill-approving authority liable.

The order also directed the administrative ministry concerned to issue a government order (G.O.) and send four copies to the Finance Division for endorsement.  Meanwhile, the Finance Division’s earlier circular (Memo No. 260, dated October 16, 2025) has been cancelled with this new order.