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
DC conference-2025: DCs push to override local reps’ powers
Deputy commissioners yesterday proposed clipping the authority of local representatives while expanding their own administrative powers in various sectors.
16 February 2025, 18:00 PM
DCs pushing for greater control over police
At least two DCs have sent proposals to the cabinet division ahead of the Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference today seeking full control over superintendents of police (SP) and officers-in-charge (OC).
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Corruption pervades every level of admin
Says reform commission report, identifies politicisation as key reason for decline in efficiency
10 February 2025, 19:20 PM
Size of Dhaka, Ctg divisions should be reduced
The Public Administrative Reform Commission is set to propose declaring Cumilla and Faridpur as divisions and reducing the sizes of Dhaka and Chattogram divisions.
4 February 2025, 21:15 PM
Administration reforms: Zila parishad’s abolition may be proposed
The Public Administration Reform Commission is likely to recommend abolishing the zila parishad and strengthening the upazila parishad.
3 February 2025, 18:08 PM
44th-47th BCS exams: PHQ for halting recruitment to 310 police posts
The Police Headquarters has recommended suspending the recruitment process for all 310 police cadre posts from the 44th to 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations.
2 February 2025, 18:00 PM
‘No room for politics under AL name, ideology’
Nahid Islam, adviser to the interim government, spoke with The Daily Star on the nation's key challenges and the way forward.
1 February 2025, 19:24 PM
Likely reform proposal: Govt officials may be able to retire after 15yrs
For government employees, voluntary retirement with pension benefits currently requires 25 years of service. The Public Administration Reform Commission is set to recommend lowering the requirement to 15 years.
1 February 2025, 18:00 PM
ACC seeks info on public servants with dual citizenship
The Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking information about government officials and staffers, judges and employees of courts, and elected public representatives who have dual citizenship in violation of service rules.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt may lift ban on aromatic rice exports
The interim government may lift the ban on exports of fragrant rice to increase revenue and address the long-standing demand of the country’s business community to boost trade and enhance export earnings.
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Fragrant rice production nearly doubles in seven years
The production of aromatic rice has nearly doubled in Bangladesh over the past seven years, with farmers showing interest in growing the grain in order to profit from its higher prices compared to traditional parboiled rice.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Aromatic rice production nearly doubles in seven years
10.23 lakh tonnes of aromatic rice was produced in FY24, up from 5.79 lakh tonnes in FY18
25 January 2025, 14:34 PM
Public admin reforms: Cluster system may be proposed for ministries
The commission is likely to recommend reducing the number of ministries and divisions to 30
22 January 2025, 19:04 PM
Rice imports to hit seven-year high
The interim government is set to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in the last seven fiscal years, as it looks to shore up its depleting food grain stock and ease the cost of living crisis for the low- and fixed-income people battered by the prolonged high inflation.
17 January 2025, 18:08 PM
Govt expands OMS programme across country
The interim government has expanded the Open Market Sales (OMS) programme across the country to help families cope with inflation, as retail prices of kitchen essentials continue to soar in the local market.
9 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt warns bureaucrats of stern action
The government yesterday issued a stern warning to the officials of 26 cadres, stating that disciplinary action will be taken for violating the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules-1979.
31 December 2024, 18:04 PM
Bureaucrats busy feuding over perks
After the administration reform commission recently revealed recommendations it was considering, protests by officials of the admin and 25 other cadres have significantly intensified, affecting their work.
25 December 2024, 18:14 PM
Top officials face off over promotions
Top government officials are at odds over promotions, positions and associated privileges, with a section announcing a pen-down strike to press home their demands.
21 December 2024, 18:40 PM
Admin getting even heavier at the top
After the interim government took over, the number of officials in the upper echelon of the civil administration has become over three times the posts.
18 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Quota issue in promotions sparks outrage among admin cadres
They fear that such a move would weaken their cadre strength
17 December 2024, 20:11 PM