Universal Pension Scheme
Interim govt to strengthen universal pension scheme
The interim government plans to strengthen the universal pension scheme (UPS) with the aim of bringing people from all walks of life under a sustainable social security framework.
We need to move from universal pension to universal social protection system
The universal pension would be out of reach of the extremely poor, such as day labourers, due to their inability to make contributions.
The pension debate / Decisions about teachers made without consulting them
The scheme is not 'universal' as it does not encompass government officials.
The pension debate / Universal pension scheme aimed at helping people
The goal of the universal pension scheme is to bring all the citizens of Bangladesh under its coverage.
Can we teachers use respect as a substitute for money?
Why should we feel embarrassed for wanting a secure financial future?
Teachers’ strike shows the importance of dialogue
Teachers’ strike highlights the importance of dialogue
New pension scheme row: Edn ministry cannot change govt policy
Says Nowfel as public university teachers declare indefinite work abstention
Universal pension scheme now has 3,03,176 registrations
Of the total deposits of Tk 86.68 crore, Tk 62 crore has been invested at treasury bonds
Govt servants to come under Universal Pension Scheme
All government officials who will be recruited after July 1 next year will be incorporated in the universal pension scheme
Pension scheme: a timely move
Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) is an opportune and pro-people move of the government looking to ensure inclusive and sustainable social safety net for the greater socio-economic development. The move will create a new era in the economic history of Bangladesh.
Businesses laud pension scheme for private sector
Business leaders and experts have lauded one of the four packages of a universal pension scheme (UPS) meant for employees of private companies, saying it would enhance post-retirement financial security and benefit employers too.
Can equitable security be ensured?
While a public pension scheme is crucial, discrepancies persist within the government's new pension framework.
How to register for Universal Pension Scheme
People interested to register for the scheme can do it by visiting www.upension.gov.bd
Universal Pension Scheme: All you need to know
The government rolled out the much-anticipated universal pension scheme today with an aim to bring all citizens aged above 18 under the coverage. Here are some of the key issues regarding the pension scheme.
PM rolls out long-awaited Universal Pension Scheme
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today rolled out the much-anticipated Universal Pension Scheme aiming to bring the country's all citizens aged above 18 under the coverage
Universal Pension: Premium to be invested in T-bills, bonds
The National Pension Authority (NPA) is planning to invest the premium of the subscribers of the Universal Pension Scheme in treasury bills, financially sound commercial banks and lucrative infrastructure.
Universal Pension Scheme: Private sector employers to contribute 50pc
Private sector employers have to contribute 50 percent of their employees’ monthly instalments under the universal pension scheme, said a gazette from the finance ministry yesterday.
Universal pension scheme to be rolled out in FY24
The government plans to roll out the universal pension scheme in the coming fiscal year.
Govt forms national pension authority
The constitutional body will have an executive chairman and four members