Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed new benefits for private sector employees under the universal pension program while presenting the 2026–27 national budget in parliament on June 11. The proposal includes allowing participants to receive 30 percent of their total accumulated savings as a one-time gratuity upon retirement.

According to the minister, the initiative aims to strengthen social protection and make the system more inclusive. The government is taking several measures to enhance financial security for private employees after retirement through the universal pension fund. If implemented, the proposal would enable retirees to receive both a regular pension and a lump-sum payment, which many believe will improve their post-retirement financial stability.

The budget also emphasizes expanding social safety programs, increasing support for women and the elderly, raising allowances for persons with disabilities, and further strengthening the universal pension system.