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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
21 January 2026, 05:13 AM
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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
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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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
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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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
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh interim government warns political parties

Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties

Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM
5 January 2026, 14:04 PM
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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
30 December 2025, 13:00 PM
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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
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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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
28 December 2025, 19:58 PM
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Protesting cops withdraw strike

Police members, who were on strike, have announced that they will end their strike.
11 August 2024, 15:53 PM
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Students’ reps to work with ministries

The interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus plans to engage more student representatives to assist the advisers and make efforts to immediately improve the law and order situation.
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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Yunus-led interim govt takes charge

The interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus took oath last night, four days after the resignation and departure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid a mass upsurge led by students.
8 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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Civil admin still without direction

From rural areas to the secretariat, the civil administration officials have been directionless in the absence of a government since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure on Monday.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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PM to take stock of situation at today's cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to hold a cabinet meeting tomorrow, days after the country went through unprecedented violence centring quota reform protests
28 July 2024, 17:22 PM
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Quota system in govt jobs: Reforms must be well thought out

Any disproportionate quota system usually hurts a merit-based civil service, and any kind of decision to reform the system, in place since independence, should be well thought out, experts say.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Graft suspects getting promoted in civil service

Secretaries at a meeting yesterday said some government officials facing allegations of corruption were getting promoted and posted to key positions at different ministries, divisions, and departments.
4 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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Govt may let its employees trade in shares

The public administration ministry is likely to allow government employees to trade in the share market, a reversal of a decades-old rule.
2 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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Graft By Govt Officials: Cabinet secy to sit with secretaries tomorrow

The cabinet division yesterday called a meeting with all government secretaries at 4:30pm tomorrow and allegations of corruption against government officials is likely to be one of the topics of discussion.
2 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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Public Servants: Anti-graft laws, rules relaxed over the years

For over two decades, laws and regulations meant for curbing corruption by government employees have been relaxed, creating scope for officials to indulge in irregularities with relative impunity.
28 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Doctors, engineers grab a third of civil admin jobs

The general cadre jobs in the civil service have become so lucrative that even medical and engineering graduates are queuing up for them, giving up careers in the two highly specialised fields.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Cyclone Remal: Losses estimated at over Tk 7,000cr

Cyclone Remal has had a devastating impact on 20 districts, affecting 3,83,815 people and causing damages worth over Tk 7,000 crore, according to documents of the disaster management and relief ministry.
12 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Youth Ministry: Official linked to embezzlement of Tk 11.52 crore reinstated

The youth and sports ministry has reinstated an official who, along with three others, was earlier dismissed on charges of embezzling Tk 11.52 crore.
9 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Govt officials to come under new pension scheme

Government officials recruited after July 1 next year will be incorporated in the universal pension scheme, instead of the conventional post-retirement pension benefits.
6 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Govt servants to come under Universal Pension Scheme

All government officials who will be recruited after July 1 next year will be incorporated in the universal pension scheme
6 June 2024, 14:22 PM
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Cabinet decides to relocate Shahbagh Police Station

The Cabinet has decided to relocate the Shahbagh Police Station from its present location to implement the Shadhinata Stambha project at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka.
3 June 2024, 09:16 AM
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The frequent flyer that is the agriculture secretary!

The frequency of the foreign trips taken by Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akhter has sparked discussions among fellow civil servants about her last visit and what could be her next destination.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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Govt to buy 261 SUVs for DCs, UNOs

Deputy commissioners and upazila nirbahi officers are going to get 261 SUVs worth about Tk 1.46 crore each.
22 May 2024, 18:00 PM
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Major admin reforms shelved for 27 years

The crucial reforms to Bangladesh’s civil service have been stalled for 27 years, largely because of the opposition of a section of top bureaucrats and a lack of political will.
15 May 2024, 18:00 PM
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Bureaucrats vexed over repeat contracts

There may be a major reshuffle at the top of the civil administration, as 22 secretaries, including 10 on contractual appointments, will reach the end of their tenure by December.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM

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