Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said the government will announce and implement a new pay scale within the current year. He made the remarks to journalists on Monday afternoon after a meeting on the pay scale at the Finance Ministry. The minister said the government is working on the new structure and discussions on different aspects are continuing.

Chowdhury said more detailed discussion is needed on the pay scale, and the relevant authorities will meet again. He said the government is considering all matters related to announcing the pay scale with great importance. The minister also gave assurance that the new pay scale would be implemented on time.

He said the government would formally present the pay scale after reaching a final and comprehensive decision. Detailed information will be disclosed by the government only after that decision is made. The finance minister asked everyone to remain patient while the discussions continue and the full decision is completed.