Govt Raises House Rent Allowance For MPO-Listed Teachers, Employees

The government has raised the house rent allowance for teachers and employees of MPO-listed (Monthly Pay Order) non-government educational institutions.

A gazette notification issued today, signed by Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Mitu Mariam, announced the decision.

According to the notification, the Finance Division has approved the enhancement of the house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers and employees of non-government institutions.

Considering the government’s current budgetary limitations, the allowance will be provided at a rate of 5 percent of the basic salary, with a minimum of Tk 2,000 per month, subject to specific conditions.

It states that the allowance must be adjusted in line with future national pay scales. Appointment terms must comply with the relevant manpower structure and MPO policies, including the Non-Government Educational Institution (School and College) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy-2021, Non-Government Educational Institution (Madrasa) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy-2018 (amended up to November 23, 2020), and Non-Government Educational Institution (Vocational, Business Management, Agriculture Diploma and Fisheries Diploma) Manpower Structure and MPO Policy-2018 (amended up to November 23, 2020), along with other related circulars and government directives.

The notification further clarifies that MPO-listed teachers and employees will not receive any arrears under this allowance. All financial rules and regulations must be strictly observed during disbursement, and any future irregularities in the expenditure will make the bill-paying authority liable.

It also instructs the concerned administrative ministry to issue a Government Order and send four copies to the Finance Division for post-audit verification.

The order will take effect on November 1, 2025.