As part of their “uninterrupted sit-in” demanding house rent allowance at 20 percent of base salary, MPO-registered teachers and staff are holding a nighttime sit-in at the Central Shahid Minar. However, we will ensure our duties are not neglected.”He promised that if demands are met, teachers would leave Shaheed Minar the same night. On Sept 30, 2025, the government raised house rent for MPO teachers by Tk 500. On Oct 6, 2025, the Education Ministry proposed raising house rent to Tk 2,000–3,000 via the Finance Division. MPO teachers receive salaries under the national pay scale, plus Tk 500 medical allowance and previously Tk 1,000 house rent, now increased to Tk 1,500.
