He urged Gram Police personnel to help build a developed and prosperous country, saying law enforcement agencies alone cannot ensure social security.
Gram Police personnel attend a rally at the National Parade Ground in Tejgaon, Dhaka, where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced an increase in their salaries and retirement benefits on 7 November. Photo: PMO/ Facebook
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Gram Police personnel attend a rally at the National Parade Ground in Tejgaon, Dhaka, where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced an increase in their salaries and retirement benefits on 7 November. Photo: PMO/ Facebook
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced higher salaries and retirement benefits for Gram Police personnel, effective today (7 November).
He made the announcement at a rally of the Gram Police at the National Parade Ground in Tejgaon, reports Jamuna TV.
Under the new pay structure, the monthly salary of Gram Police chiefs will rise from Tk8,000 to Tk11,000, while that of ordinary members will increase from Tk7,500 to Tk10,500.
The prime minister also announced higher retirement benefits.
Addressing the rally, he said ensuring security in every village is essential to keeping the entire country safe.
If every village remains safe, the entire Bangladesh will remain safe, he said.
He urged Gram Police personnel to help build a developed and prosperous country, saying law enforcement agencies alone cannot ensure social security.
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