A high-level secretaries’ committee on implementing the 9th Pay Scale has recommended increasing the basic salaries of government employees in grades one to 20 by up to 100 percent, according to an e-book titled “180 Days of the People’s Government”, published by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to mark the government’s first six months in office.

The new scale will be rolled out in two phases — the basic salary will be implemented in the first year, followed by house rent and other allowances in the second year

The government is planning to implement the ninth pay scale for its employees over two fiscal years, according to sources in the secretaries’ committee formed to deal with a proposal.

The finance division has been directed to place the proposed recommendations for the ninth pay scale for government officials and employees before the cabinet within the next two weeks.

About Tk 35,000 crore is likely to be allocated in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for the partial implementation of the new pay scale for government officials, pensioners and MPO-listed teachers and staff.

Basic pay may double across grades

Tk 20,000cr kept as additional allocation in revised budget to cover salaries, allowances of govt employees

The interim government wants to implement a portion of the recommendations made by the commission during its tenure.