Dhaka, June 28 -- The growing backlog in the disbursement of retirement benefits for non-government teachers and employees under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme is an alarming reflection of institutional neglect.
With over 87,000 applications pending - some for as long as five years - the interim government faces mounting pressure to act with urgency and compassion.
Retirement is meant to mark the beginning of rest and security for those who dedicated their lives to education.
Yet, many retired teachers are dying before receiving their entitled benefits, while others are left to navigate a complex and often opaque system.
Allegations of bribery and fund misappropriation only deepen the crisis, eroding trust in public institutions mea...