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TL;DR
- The Bangladesh government is considering raising the entry age for government jobs from 30 to 32 years and the retirement age from 59 to 62 years.
- This proposal is part of broader public administration reforms and is being reviewed by a commission led by Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury.
- The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association has formally requested these changes, citing increased life expectancy and alignment with international standards.
- If implemented, the changes could significantly increase government expenditures due to extended employment durations.
The Bangladesh government is considering increasing both the entry and retirement ages for government jobs, a move that has been long demanded by job seekers. Currently, the age limit for entering government service is 30 years, while the retirement age is 59. The proposed changes would raise these limits to 32 and 62 years, respectively. This proposal is being reviewed by a commission led by Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, a former adviser to the caretaker government, as part of broader public administration reforms.
The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association has formally requested these changes, citing increased life expectancy in the country as a justification. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the average life expectancy in Bangladesh is now 72.3 years. The association argues that raising the age limits would align with international standards and address issues such as session jams in universities that delay students’ entry into the workforce.
Despite these proposals, no final decision has been made by the government. The Cabinet Division has sent a letter to the Ministry of Public Administration seeking feedback on the matter. If implemented, these changes could significantly increase government expenditures due to extended employment durations.
The proposal also highlights disparities in retirement ages across different sectors. For instance, public university teachers retire at 65, while Supreme Court judges retire at 67. The Administrative Service Association’s request reflects a broader push towards reducing such disparities and ensuring equitable employment conditions across various government sectors.
The proposal comes amid discussions about how best to manage an increasing number of job seekers and ensure effective governance. As Bangladesh continues to develop, addressing these employment issues remains a critical component of its public administration strategy.
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