Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed optimism that teachers listed under the MPO scheme will return to classrooms with renewed enthusiasm following the government’s decision to raise their house rent allowance.

According to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, the interim government approved a 7.5 percent increase in house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers and employees of private educational institutions, effective from November 1 this year. Another 7.5 percent rise will take effect from July 2026.

“The interim government considers the demands of teachers and employees of private educational institutions under the MPO scheme to be reasonable,” said Professor Yunus.

He, however, noted that the country’s fragile economic condition—caused by 15 years of corruption and looting—has limited the government’s ability to meet the demand for a 20 percent increase.

“Therefore, the government had to take this decision based on realities,” the Chief Adviser said.

Before finalizing the decision, Professor Yunus held a series of meetings with Education Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, and Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud to discuss the teachers’ demands.

The Chief Adviser thanked Professor Abrar and others involved for their tireless efforts in resolving the issue.

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