Bangladesh’s proposed ninth pay scale recommends raising the basic salaries of government employees by up to 100 percent across all grades from one to 20. The plan, reported on August 17, 2026, envisages implementation in two phases: basic pay in the first year and house rent and other allowances in the second year.

All members of the secretaries’ committee have signed the final report on the ninth pay scale, advancing the implementation process. Details were included in an e-book published by the Prime Minister’s Office marking 180 days of the government. The 2026-27 fiscal year allocation for salaries and allowances is Tk89,836 crore, rising to Tk141,434 crore when pensions and gratuities are included.

The Zakir Ahmed Khan Commission had proposed retaining the existing 20 grades while increasing salaries and allowances by 100 to 140 percent. It recommended lifting the minimum basic salary from Tk8,250 to Tk20,000 and the maximum from Tk78,000 to Tk160,000. The final increase rate, implementation schedule and allowance structure remain subject to the government’s next decision.