File PhotoSANGSAD BHABAN, April 5, 2026 (BSS) - The Jatiya Sangsad today passed a bill fixing the maximum age limit at 32 years for direct appointment in government, autonomous and statutory bodies, public non-financial corporations and self-governing bodies of the country. The bill titled “Maximum Age Limit for Direct Appointment in Government, Autonomous, Statutory Government Authorities, Public Non-Financial Corporations and Self-Governing Bodies Act, 2026” was placed by State Minister for Public Administration Md. But, in some existing appointment rules, the age limit for entry into government services is fixed as 33 (thirty-three), 35 (thirty-five), 40 (forty) and 45 (forty-five) years. As a result of the promulgation of the ordinance, the age limit for entry into service has been reduced to 32 years in all cases. Increasing the age limit will also have various positive effects on the labor market and the economy.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 05, 2026 23:47 UTC