The proposed implementation of the new pay structure for government officials, commonly referred to as the Ninth Pay Scale, remains under review and discussion. While the government has expressed policy-level support, ongoing economic instability and global uncertainties have reinforced the need for a phased and cautious rollout. Government sources indicate that heightened tensions and ongoing […]

In anticipation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, Bangladesh Bank has instructed that select bank branches located near the ready-made garment (RMG) industrial areas remain open on a limited basis, even during the government-declared holidays. The primary aim of this directive is to ensure timely payment of workers’ salaries, allowances, and bonuses, as well as to facilitate […]