Govt struggles to break with old bureaucratic vices
3 September 2026
In its first six months in office, the BNP-led government has not been able to break free from the bureaucratic practices of previous governments, struggling to deliver on its electoral pledge to reform the administration based on merit, competence and experience.
3 September 2026
Shahe Alam’s family firms land at least Tk 71cr in govt contracts
2 September 2026
On April 12, 2026, just over two months after Mir Shahe Alam took oath as state minister for local government, rural development and cooperatives, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) awarded a Tk 25.57 crore contract to Ruposhi Rice and Pushti Mills Ltd.
2 September 2026
Why Bangladesh’s president takes no oath of secrecy
21 August 2026
Unlike the prime minister and cabinet members, the president completes the constitutional oath without a separate secrecy pledge
21 August 2026
Inside the making of a presidential swearing-in at Bangabhaban
21 August 2026
The ceremony lasts only minutes, but officials spend weeks managing invitations, protocol and seating for Bangladesh’s top dignitaries
21 August 2026
Cabinet division confused over who will administer the president's oath
20 August 2026
Here is what the law ministry said...
20 August 2026
Fiscal year to run from April to March
18 August 2026
Bangladesh is set to start its fiscal year from April, instead of July, from 2028 to ensure quality of its development spending
18 August 2026
Justice Asaduzzaman named new ACC chairman
17 August 2026
Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan appointed commissioners
17 August 2026
Ninth pay scale to be implemented over 2yrs
13 August 2026
The government is planning to implement the ninth pay scale for its employees over two fiscal years, according to sources in the secretaries’ committee formed to deal with a proposal.
13 August 2026
DCs told to recover nearly 10,000 guns not surrendered
Deputy commissioners have been instructed to recover and seize the nearly 10,000 firearms that have not yet been surrendered despite directives, and to take legal action against those concerned, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
7 May 2026
DCs seek PM’s intervention on drug menace
Deputy commissioners yesterday warned that the growing availability of drugs among youth, despite regular enforcement drives, poses a grave threat to the nation, urging the government to adopt tougher measures to curb the menace.
4 May 2026
DC Conference: Big projects top agenda as meetings begin today
The first DC Conference since the formation of the BNP government is set to begin today, with the four-day event featuring several proposals submitted by deputy commissioners from different districts.
3 May 2026
‘Even BNP is not beyond ICT’s reach if it commits crimes against humanity’
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Md Asaduzzaman, who previously served as the 17th attorney general during the interim government’s tenure, speaks with Baharam Khan of The Daily Star
24 April 2026
Fuel perk for officials’ private cars spared cuts
While the fuel allocation for all government vehicles -- including those used by the prime minister and cabinet members -- has been slashed by 30 percent amid the ongoing energy crisis, fuel for the private cars of senior officials remains exempt from these cuts.
15 April 2026
Reform stalemate: BNP, Jamaat in ‘back-channel dialogue’
While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.
8 April 2026
Austerity Measures: Development projects now on the back burner
The government has decided to step back from new development projects and cut public spending in a broad austerity drive, as it seeks to conserve state resources and manage rising pressure on fuel supply and distribution.
4 April 2026
Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works
The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026
Day One of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few wry smiles
The first day of the 13th National Parliament was marked by several notable moments, but what stood out most were the recurring subtle “wry” smiles.
13 March 2026
Day 1 of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few knowing smiles
Opposition MPs walked out during President Shahabuddin’s address as quiet exchanges and subtle smiles hinted at the politics beneath the spectacle
12 March 2026
Swadhinata Award: Govt revises rules after ‘award error’
In order to allow the authorities to confer the Swadhinata Award on late physician and social activist Zafrullah Chowdhury for a second time posthumously, the government yesterday amended the guidelines governing the country’s highest civilian honour.
9 March 2026
133 interim govt ordinances to be placed in JS
The government has decided to place 133 ordinances -- issued during the tenure of the interim government -- before Parliament.
6 March 2026
Contractual appointments: Where is the administration heading?
When the newly elected government assumed office, expectations were high that the civil administration would undergo a genuine restructuring -- different from the reshuffles of recent years.
5 March 2026
Sworn in, still missing from govt portals
Nearly two weeks after the new government was sworn in, most ministries have yet to upload the profiles of the newly appointed ministers and state ministers on their official websites, leaving citizens without basic information about policymakers.
3 March 2026
Rabiul’s memo on state ministers ‘bypasses rules’
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has expressed his desire to distribute responsibilities among two state ministers in an office memo to the cabinet secretary.
26 February 2026
Govt likely to appoint 61 zilla parishad admins
The government is considering the appointment of administrators to the zilla parishads of 61 districts to oversee the activities of the local government bodies until elected representatives assume office.
25 February 2026
Talks of contractual secretaries stir discontent in civil service
A sense of disgruntlement has taken over the civil administration over discussions to appoint retired officers to top positions in key ministries through contracts.
25 February 2026
13 secretaries removed in major admin shake-up
A major shake-up has taken place in the top tier of the public administration.
24 February 2026
Stay on message, avoid making stray remarks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed ministers and state ministers to refrain from making unwarranted remarks that could trigger controversy or undermine the government’s image.
24 February 2026
PM sets strict punctuality tone at Secretariat
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun his time at the Secretariat with a strict focus on administrative discipline, monitoring whether ministers, state ministers, and secretaries have been maintaining office hours since assuming office on February 18.
23 February 2026