Aiming to foster a welfare state and promote self-reliance among citizens, Jamalpur Sadar Upazila organized a comprehensive awareness meeting on the Universal Pension Scheme.
Under the guidance of Upazila Executive Officer Mehnaz Ferdous, the meeting convened at the Sadar Upazila meeting room on Thursday, drawing participation from various stakeholders.
Upazila Parishad Chairman Abul Hossain emphasized the equitable and effective implementation of the universal pension scheme. The meeting was graced by the presence of District Awami League Organizing Secretary Zafar Iqbal, District Women Awami League President Anju Manowar Begum, and other officials, including Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mohabbat Kabir.
According to meeting sources, individuals aged 18 to 50 from all walks of life can enroll in the universal pension scheme. Special provisions allow participation for those above 50, provided they contribute continuously for a decade, ensuring lifelong pension benefits.
The meeting outlined four pension schemes, catering to expatriates, protection, progress, and equalization needs.
Urging social mobilization, the meeting called upon NGOs, religious leaders, educators, journalists, and other stakeholders to champion the universal pension scheme as a societal imperative.