The disbursement process for scholarships and stipends under the Prime Minister's Education Assistance Trust resumed on April 15, aiming to support underprivileged and meritorious students from grade six up to bachelor's (pass) and equivalent levels.

Following registration, relevant government authorities will conduct a multi-phase verification process.

Students selected for financial support will receive their funds through Nagad, the mobile financial service operated by the Bangladesh Postal Department, according to a press release.

Using the designated software, students in grades six and nine may complete their registration by 30 April, while students at the bachelor's level have until 15 May to register via the official portal: https://estipend.pmeat.gov.bd/#/.

To qualify, each student must link an active Nagad account during the registration process. Upon successful verification, the approved scholarship or stipend amount will be deposited directly into their Nagad wallet.

Currently, the disbursed amounts stand at Tk 5,000 for secondary-level students, Tk 8,000 for higher secondary, and Tk 10,000 for those at bachelor's or equivalent levels.

A tripartite agreement was signed in 2024 between the Bangladesh Post Office, the Prime Minister's Education Assistance Trust, and Nagad, under which Nagad was appointed the sole mobile financial service provider for this initiative.

Nagad was selected for its extensive nationwide reach, low transaction costs, and seamless, user-friendly service.