Faridpur, Cumilla divisions in works
The government is set to form two new administrative divisions -- Faridpur and Cumilla -- in line with recommendations from the Public Administration Reform Commission, taking the total to 10.
26 September 2025, 18:34 PM
Police to get two commissions for accountability
The interim government yesterday directed the law ministry to formulate laws for the establishment of two separate commissions within the police force to ensure accountability and internal investigations without external influence.
11 September 2025, 18:20 PM
EC denied power to appoint its secretary, key officials
Cabinet Division rejects reform proposal for separate ‘EC Service’ and an independent secretariat
5 September 2025, 18:44 PM
Disqualified until proven innocent
Any individual formally charged at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will be deemed ineligible to remain an MP or contest elections.
4 September 2025, 18:10 PM
Capital punishment for disappearance leading to death
The interim government yesterday approved in principle the draft of the “Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance-2025”, which proposes the death penalty as the maximum punishment in certain cases of enforced disappearances.
28 August 2025, 18:50 PM
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