The document compares the current and new systems of maternity benefit in Bangladesh. Under the current system, employees receive 4 months of basic salary as benefit, with 50% paid in advance and 50% paid after returning from leave. Under the new system, there are 3 payment options and benefits are calculated based on average weekly wages over the past 3 months, resulting in higher total benefits than the current system. The document provides examples where two employees received significantly more under the new system compared to the current system.