Published on 05:35 PM, May 13, 2019
Govt officials in remote areas to get monthly allowance
Star Online Report
The government officials, who are posted in islands, shoals, and haors in 16 upazilas, will receive a monthly allowance, according to a gazette notification.
Ministry of Finance issued the notification, undersigned by Additional Secretary Md Shahjahan, on May 5 as per the order of the president.
The officials will receive a minimum allowance of Tk 1,650 for Grade 20 and a maximum of Tk 5,000 for grade 7 and above, the notification read.
Earlier on February 18 last year, Cabinet Division of the government issued a gazette notification announcing monthly allowance for the officials posted in the 16 upazilas which were declared as islands, shoals or haors, it added.
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