Milestone tragedy: Probe blames human error, unsafe building
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Human error arising from inadequate training and supervision was the principal cause of the Milestone school plane crash, while an unsafe school building and failures in planning and emergency response worsened the consequences.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka seeking extradition of Asaduzzaman
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is formally seeking India’s cooperation to secure the extradition of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising in 2024.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt drops plans to cut car allowance, overseas study benefits for privileged officers
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Fresh directives tell 5 secretaries not to proceed with cuts to vehicle maintenance and study abroad privileges
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Government mulls halving admin officials' car perks
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is considering halving the fuel and maintenance expenses for cars used by entitled officials as part of public expenditure cuts.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Job seekers frustrated as 5 lakh govt posts lie vacant
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
More than a quarter of posts in Bangladesh’s civil administration remain vacant, hampering the ability of many government institutions to provide the expected services to people.
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to merge authorities to boost FDI
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has finalised a draft law to form a single authority by merging at least three investment-related institutions to improve Bangladesh’s position in attracting foreign direct investment.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Secretaries crowd lower-tier agencies
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The trend has raised concerns among officials about an imbalance in the administrative hierarchy.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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, 03:06 AM
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, 02:58 AM
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, 02:45 AM
Family card project to pilot before Eid
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday issued directives to immediately begin work on three key election pledges of his party.
20 February 2026, 02:27 AM
Lobbying frenzy in civil service, police
Intense lobbying has gripped the bureaucracy and police, with officials scrambling for coveted postings as the contours of a new BNP-led government begin to take shape.
17 February 2026, 03:04 AM
New PM to decide on his official residence
The new prime minister will decide on his official residence as the interim government has not finalised it so far, said Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan yesterday.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MPs, cabinet to take oath at South Plaza on Tuesday
Breaking tradition, the cabinet swearing-in will not be held at Bangabhaban’s Darbar Hall.
15 February 2026, 02:43 AM
New govt likely to be sworn in on Monday or Tuesday
The government is making all-out preparation to conduct swearing-in for MPs-elect after gazette notification within a day or two and the oath-taking of BNP-led government as the interim administration wants to hand over power at the earliest.
14 February 2026, 02:57 AM
NBR split caught in bureaucratic wrangle
Although the authorities published the gazette notification to split the revenue board, the implementation has yet to be completed as bureaucrats at the Secretariat are divided over staffing approval.
6 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Fines for illegal gas use to double
Fines for illegal household gas use -- currently between Tk 10,000 and Tk 20,000 -- will be increased to a maximum of Tk 40,000
5 February 2026, 04:13 AM
Govt issues draft ordinances for broadcast, media commissions
The information and broadcasting ministry yesterday published drafts of ordinances of the national media and broadcast commissions and sought opinions by Saturday.
29 January 2026, 04:35 AM
Manifesto expectations: End partisan influence in bureaucracy
In their election manifestos, political parties should clearly commit to reforming public administration, leaving no scope for partisan loyalty in the bureaucracy, say former and serving government officials.
26 January 2026, 05:10 AM
Dhaka central university: Govt backtracks from merger plan
The government has finalised the draft ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University, which will primarily function as an affiliating and regulatory body for seven affiliated colleges.
21 January 2026, 05:13 AM
Political leaders start getting armed escorts
Law enforcers have started providing security to top political leaders and election officials ahead of the national election after assessing their security risks or threats.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
State scripted last 3 polls: Inquiry commission
The last three national elections were orchestrated at the highest levels of the state, with segments of the administration, police, Election Commission, and intelligence agencies mobilised to implement the plans, the inquiry commission on those polls said.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt warns parties of sabotage ahead of elections
With the national elections approaching, the interim government has warned political parties about possible infiltration by agents of fascist forces and saboteurs posing as allies.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties
Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM
Changes loom for half a dozen secretary posts ahead of election
Retirements trigger preparations for fresh appointments in key ministries
30 December 2025, 13:00 PM
A turbulent year for public admin
The public administration remained under strain for most of the year, grappling with a leadership vacuum and relentless pressure from officials for coveted transfers and promotions.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Police directed to arrest ‘fascist’ elements attempting to purchase nomination forms
Decision made during core committee meeting on law and order
28 December 2025, 19:58 PM