The Ministry of Education in Bangladesh has introduced a new policy prohibiting teachers and employees under the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) scheme from holding multiple jobs or engaging in other profit-making professions, including journalism and law. Violation of this rule may result in the cancellation of MPO benefits. The 61-page policy also allows for the transfer of MPO-listed teachers to other institutions if vacancies exist and permits the appointment of BCS General Education Cadre officers as heads of MPO institutions on deputation.

The new framework outlines staffing structures, recruitment conditions, and benefit adjustments for private schools and colleges. Teachers have expressed mixed reactions—some welcome the reforms for improving discipline and transparency, while others fear certain provisions could create inequality. Over 600,000 teachers and staff currently receive MPO benefits, including basic salary and allowances.

Recently, the government also decided to raise the house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers to 15% of their basic pay, implemented in two phases between 2025 and 2026, following sustained teacher protests.