PM, not the president, to pick IGP
The revised draft of the Police Commission Ordinance 2025 has dropped the clause that allowed the commission to recommend a three-member panel for the appointment of the inspector general of police (IGP).
1 December 2025, 18:11 PM
Frequent shake-ups ‘erode confidence in field admin’
Frequent reshuffles of deputy commissioners (DCs) just months before the national election have sparked unease in the field administration, raising concerns about election preparedness.
29 November 2025, 18:26 PM
Officials debate abolishing NTMC
Top government officials yesterday weighed whether the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre, long criticised for allegedly enabling the former Awami League government’s crackdown on dissent, should be abolished.
23 November 2025, 21:32 PM
Draft law seeks death penalty for trafficking syndicate members
The advisory council yesterday approved in principle a draft ordinance introducing stringent penalties, including capital punishment, for members of human trafficking rackets.
20 November 2025, 18:19 PM
Frustration in civil service as retirees fill key posts
At least 20 of the 70 secretaries in the civil service are working on a contractual basis.
7 November 2025, 18:10 PM
Govt finalises draft for forming police commission
The government has finalised a draft ordinance for forming an independent police commission, aiming to ensure accountability within the force and make policing fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.
4 November 2025, 18:19 PM
The constitution: Renewed, betrayed, manipulated but still enduring
Although the now-toppled Awami League regime declared November 4 as “National Constitution Day” in 2022, none of the past administrations observed it with any notable reverence. The current government even revoked its status as a national day a few months after taking office.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Advisers, secretaries flouting foreign travel rules
CA upset over repeated violations; officials urged to follow directives ahead of election
23 October 2025, 06:24 AM
Waitlisted candidates to get 10 days' notice
Circular applicable for govt jobs with grades 13-20
26 August 2025, 09:46 AM
Public Service Ordinance 2025: Revised twice, yet errors persist
Even after two rounds of revisions, “Public Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025” still contains errors and inconsistencies, with experts warning that the ordinance will remain ineffective unless these flaws are addressed.
25 August 2025, 18:39 PM
Govt amends tax reform ordinance; revenue officials to lead NBR
The advisory council yesterday amended the much-talked-about tax reform ordinance, paving the way for revenue officials to head the top and senior positions of the Revenue Policy Division.
21 August 2025, 21:45 PM
Preventing project delays: Govt to make guideline for next govt
The interim government by December will prepare a guideline for the next government to eliminate delays and irregularities in project implementation.
19 August 2025, 21:17 PM
Retired officials’ promotions plunged civil service into crisis
One year into the interim government’s tenure, the public administration ministry remains in disarray
17 August 2025, 18:15 PM
Yunus attends advisory council meeting at Secretariat
This marks the first time a head of government has chaired a meeting in this new facility
7 August 2025, 07:32 AM
Govt to shuffle the top cops by lottery to curb polls bias
Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies
6 August 2025, 21:43 PM
Secy goes on official foreign trip days ahead of retirement
Allegations have surfaced against Social Welfare Secretary Md Mohiuddin of violating instructions from the Chief Adviser’s Office by undertaking a foreign trip for what has been described as an “insignificant” event just days before his retirement.
29 July 2025, 19:39 PM
Now govt can dismiss employees within 31 days
If investigations prove allegations such as disrupting government work or disobeying lawful orders from a superior authority, the government will have the power to impose strict punishments within 31 working days.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt issues public service ordinance, can impose strict punishment within 31 days
Drops the term "disobedience"
24 July 2025, 12:11 PM
Why is security at the Secretariat not being taken seriously?
Upon entering the Bangladesh Secretariat premises, one might hesitate to believe that this is the country’s highest policymaking establishment.
24 July 2025, 11:19 AM
Public service recruitment: Govt to scrap political vetting
The practice of vetting a candidate's political affiliation through intelligence agencies before recruitment and promotion is set to be scrapped
16 July 2025, 18:33 PM
Govt at it again, plans to promote retirees
"A list of around 400 retired officials is currently under review though it remains unclear how many of them will eventually be promoted"
14 July 2025, 18:15 PM
Public service ordinance: ‘Insubordination’ clause dropped
The advisory council yesterday approved a draft amendment to the Public Service Ordinance by scrapping the provision for punishment on grounds of “insubordination” and dropping several other controversial clauses.
3 July 2025, 18:05 PM
Govt indecision stalls DC transfer in 30 districts
Despite the next election being planned for February 2026, the government is yet to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in around half of all districts due to the public administration ministry’s indecision.
30 June 2025, 18:39 PM
Police reforms: Home plans glass walls, bodycams, legal overhaul
The home ministry plans to carry out a series of police reforms over the next six months to enhance transparency and accountability within the force and curb corruption and human rights violations by law enforcers.
21 June 2025, 18:18 PM
Law, energy advisers to hold discussions with protesters
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan are expected to hold discussions with leaders of the ongoing movement at the Secretariat demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
17 June 2025, 22:42 PM
Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance
Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters
4 June 2025, 18:11 PM
Govt revises definition of freedom fighter
The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.
3 June 2025, 20:33 PM
‘Only competent leadership, not repressive laws, can fix public administration’
New public service ordinance contains many linguistic and legal flaws
1 June 2025, 09:30 AM