The government’s universal pension program has seen over 150,000 subscribers contributing 60 crore tk . Subscribers can now register using their National Identity Card (NID) and either a bank account number or mobile financial services (MFS) account number. The program offers four pension schemes: Immigration, Progress, Protection, and Equality, with a new program called Pratya for officers and employees of certain organizations effective July 1. Participants aged 18 to 50 can receive lifetime pension benefits starting at age 60, while those over 50 need a minimum 10-year contribution. Nominees can receive benefits if the subscriber passes away before age 75. Up to 50% of the deposited amount can be withdrawn as a loan. Field administrations are actively promoting pension registration nationwide, and efforts are underway to increase awareness and enrollment through public pension fairs and workshops. SANEM’s executive director supports the program, emphasizing the need for financial security and increased government revenue through pension initiatives.
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