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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties
Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026
Changes loom for half a dozen secretary posts ahead of election
Retirements trigger preparations for fresh appointments in key ministries
30 December 2025
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
Police directed to arrest ‘fascist’ elements attempting to purchase nomination forms
Decision made during core committee meeting on law and order
28 December 2025
Tarique’s security under review amid huge crowds
Law enforcement agencies are reassessing Tarique Rahman’s security citing unexpectedly large crowds at programmes attended by the BNP acting chairman, officials said.
27 December 2025
Jamaat seeks gunman, police protection for its ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sought round-the-clock deployment of a gunman for its ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, and the posting of armed police personnel for the security of his residence.
21 December 2025
673 appointed from 27th BCS after 19 yrs
Nineteen years after being recommended by the Public Service Commission, 673 job seekers have been appointed to various cadres with retrospective seniority.
18 December 2025