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Mymensingh: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury today described the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) as a long-term social security system aimed at securing people’s future, rather than merely a financial benefit after retirement.
“Under this system, a citizen will make regular contributions while they are economically active and will receive financial support later in life based on those savings. It is a far-reaching and planned social investment,” he said.
Yasser made the remarks while virtually addressing a discussion and cultural programme as the chief guest at the Mymensingh Divisional Universal Pension Fair 2026 at the Circuit House ground.
Noting that the UPS has four schemes, Prabash, Pragati, Surakkha and Samata, he said eligible individuals can choose a scheme according to their circumstances.
The schemes provide an opportunity not only to secure one’s own future but also to help ensure the financial security of one’s children, he said.
Yasser urged people to encourage their family members, relatives and colleagues to join the government’s pension schemes, stressing that participation in the UPS is important for securing a brighter future and the financial wellbeing of families.
Mymensingh-4 MP Md Abu Wahab Akanda Wahid, Finance Division Joint Secretary Sharif Mohammad Nazrul Islam and Bangladesh Bank’s Mymensingh Branch Executive Director Arifuzzaman also spoke at the programme.
Additional Divisional Commissioner (General) Azad Jahan chaired the event, while National Pension Authority Executive Chairman Dr Md Suratuzzaman presented the keynote paper.
Officials concerned and representatives of different political and social organisations attended the event.
Earlier, a colourful rally was brought out from the premises of the Office of the Divisional Commissioner in Mymensingh to mark the fair.
The rally passed through important roads of the city before ending at the fair venue at the Circuit House ground.