The interim government has decided to increase the house rent allowance for the teachers and employees of MPO-listed (Monthly Pay Order) non-government educational institutions by 15% of their basic salary.

This 15% increment will be given to teachers and staff in two phases.

“This moment is truly historic for the education sector. For MPO-listed teachers and staff, a 7.5% house rent allowance (minimum Tk2,000) will come into effect from 1 November this year, and another 7.5% will be implemented from July 2026, totaling a 15% increase,” according to a notification issued on Tuesday (21 October) after being signed by Khalid Mahmud, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Finance will issue a gazette notification in this regard soon.

Earlier, Education Adviser Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar held a meeting with the leaders of protesting teacher.

According to the meeting sources, it was decided that 7.5% would be given from 1 November, and the remaining 7.5% from 1 July, 2026, making a total of 15%.