Cancel interest-free car loans for deputy secretaries, higher officials: Reform commission
By cancelling this benefit, the government can save money and create a more equitable system for all government officials, the commission says
The Public Administration Reform Commission has recommended the cancellation of interest-free car loans for government officials at the deputy secretary level and high-ranking positions.
The commission Chief Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury and his team handed over their commission report to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today (5 February).
The report states that currently, deputy secretaries in the secretariat are eligible for interest-free loans of up to Tk30 lakh to purchase a car. Additionally, they receive a monthly allowance of Tk50,000 for vehicle maintenance.
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However, this benefit is not available to government officials from other services outside the secretariat.
"By cancelling this benefit, the government can save money and create a more equitable system for all government officials," the report added.
The report also highlights that similar benefits are extended to high-ranking officials in the armed forces and judicial services. Judicial officers with 15 years of service are also eligible for interest-free car loans.
