Bangladesh Bank (BB) has fixed minimum salary for the entry level officials of banks for encouraging the young generation to take banking as a career and play role for the economic advancement of the nation.
Entry level salary of assistant officer, trainee assistant officer, trainee assistant cash officer or equivalent officials would be minimum Tk 28,000 during probation period and their total salary including basic be at least Tk 39,000 monthly after the end of probation period, read a circular issued by Bangladesh Bank on Thursday.
After implementing the minimum salary, banks will have to increase salary of other officials who have been working at the same positions, proportionately, the circular added.
The minimum starting salary and allowances for messenger, cleaner, security guard, support staff or similar position or any other lowest post will be Tk 24,000.