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
Record job vacancies hurt govt services
More than a quarter of the 19 lakh posts in the civil administration are now vacant mainly due to the authorities’ reluctance to initiate the recruitment process.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Ensure important products get GI recognition: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today instructed officials concerned to take steps about the Geographical Indication (GI) certification for the country's important products
11 February 2024, 16:41 PM
Hasina all set to begin ministry-wise inspections
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is all set to inspect ministries, beginning with the commerce ministry on Thursday.
4 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Department of Youth Dev: Four officials to be sacked over Tk 13.96cr graft
The government is set to dismiss four officials of the Department of Youth Development (DYD) on charges of corruption involving Tk 13.96 crore.
31 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Secys to sit with PM on February 5
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have a meeting with the secretaries on February 5.
29 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Duty cuts on essentials on the cards
The government is considering reducing the value-added tax and supplementary duty on essentials such as edible oil, sugar, and dates in its efforts to keep the prices affordable for Ramadan.
21 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Kaikaus’s plan to leave WB sparks speculation over his next move
Ahmad Kaikaus, who was appointed as alternate executive director of the World Bank just over a year ago, expressed his desire to leave the position, a development that sparked speculation over his next move.
16 January 2024, 18:00 PM
I want to see results of govt measures: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she wants to see the fruit of the ministries’ steps to lower the prices of essentials.
15 January 2024, 18:00 PM
No deputies for ministers
In a departure from the way she formed her previous cabinets, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this time chose not to appoint any state minister to a ministry where there is a minister and any minister to a ministry where there is a state minister.
13 January 2024, 18:00 PM
37-Member council of ministers: Nearly half of them businesspeople
Businesspeople continue to dominate the council of ministers as almost half of its new members are involved in business, according to their affidavits submitted to the Election Commission.
12 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Such one-party centric election not desirable
A “one-party-centred election” like the one today is not desirable at all, said former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hossain.
6 January 2024, 18:00 PM
EC, govt, parties to blame for current situation
The 12th parliamentary polls are not going to be inclusive and peaceful in accordance with the South Asian standards, says former cabinet secretary Ali Imam Mazumder.
5 January 2024, 18:00 PM
National polls: Three former secretaries in tight spot
Awami League nominated four former secretaries to contest the January 7 national polls with its “boat” symbol.
5 January 2024, 18:00 PM
43rd BCS: 404 new cadre posts added to meet demand
Candidates of the 43rd BCS examination have some good news to look forward to.
24 December 2023, 18:00 PM
43rd BCS: 404 new posts created to meet ministry demand
Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) is going to add 404 posts to accommodate the additional demand sought by the public administration ministry
24 December 2023, 16:26 PM
Security beefed up across country
As a measure to prevent sabotage activities ahead of the national election, law enforcers have been instructed to beef up security measures across the country.
21 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Candidates’ Wealth Info: EC can but doesn’t verify claims properly
The Election Commission accepts the aspirants’ wealth statements but never takes any initiative to properly verify the accounts.
21 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Govt to set up expats’ centres in 36 countries
The government plans to establish “Smart Expats Centres” in 36 countries aiming at bringing home remittance through proper channels to shore up the country’s strained dollar stockpile.
14 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Martyred Intellectuals Day yet to be nationally recognised
The Martyred Intellectuals Day is observed every year on December 14, with the nation paying its deepest respects to the brightest minds, who were massacred towards the end of the 1971 Liberation War.
13 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Hasina doubts if JP will stay in the race
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed doubt whether the main opposition Jatiya Party would keep its word and stay in the electoral race.
11 December 2023, 18:00 PM