RAJUK Board Meeting Attendance: Tk 12,000 Per Person!

Staff Correspondent

A policy decision has been taken to increase the honorarium of officials participating in the board meetings of the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) to Tk 12,000. While the honorarium was previously Tk 3,000 per person per meeting, this time it has been increased fourfold to a new figure.

Sources said that the decision was taken at the 9th board meeting of RAJUK held on July 8. Although earlier one meeting was held per month, according to the decision, it will now be possible to organize multiple meetings if desired.

This decision has sparked criticism within RAJUK, with many believing that it will create opportunities for salaried officials to earn additional government money.

When asked about this, RAJUK Chairman Engineer Riazul Islam said, “Many government organizations pay honorariums of up to 15,000 taka per meeting. Therefore, a proposal has been made to RAJUK to increase the honorarium, which amounts to 12,000 taka. However, it has not received final approval yet.”

An analysis of RAJUK documents shows that currently, ministry representatives receive an honorarium of Tk 6,000 per meeting and meeting support officers receive Tk 3,000. In addition, verbal support was received for increasing the honorarium of officials participating in general and special meetings at the third board meeting in 2025.

The board meeting decision stated that honorarium of Tk 12,000 per person is also given in meetings of various companies under the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), which has been presented as the rationale behind RAJUK’s decision.

Several officials of the organization said that an influential member of RAJUK took the initiative to increase the honorarium after joining. Although it was initially stalled in the face of various oppositions, the decision was finally passed at the board meeting.

RAJUK Member (Administration and Finance) Dr. Md. Alam Mostafa said, “A proposal for a nominal increase was presented by a member. We have decided to implement it subject to the approval of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and the Ministry of Finance. The previous rate will remain in effect until approval is received. If someone says this is my sole decision, it is not true. I am aware of the matter.”