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Bangladesh PM Rahman Announces OROP Scheme for Military Personnel
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News18•18-10-2026, 14:45
Bangladesh PM Rahman Announces OROP Scheme for Military Personnel
- •Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the government is processing the implementation of a One Rank One Pension scheme for armed forces personnel.
- •The announcement was made during a National Standard Awarding Ceremony at Savar Cantonment, highlighting plans for military modernization and domestic defense production.
- •The Cabinet previously decided to introduce the OROP scheme for military and civilian personnel in phases by 2030 due to financial considerations.
- •Rahman emphasized the importance of building a technology-driven, skilled, and professional military equipped for modern warfare involving cyber capabilities and drones.
- •He reiterated Bangladesh's commitment to strengthening international friendships while prioritizing national sovereignty and the rule of law.
Key Questions Answered
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government is processing the implementation of a "One Rank, One Pension" (OROP) scheme for armed forces personnel. The cabinet decided on August 31 to introduce this scheme for military and civilian personnel in phases by 2030.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) had pledged to introduce the OROP scheme for retired military personnel in its election manifesto released in February.
The cabinet decided to introduce the OROP scheme in phases by 2030 due to the financial burden of immediate implementation and the lack of data on civilian employees who retired before 2019.
