Baharam Khan

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.

1d ago

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.

3d ago

Retired officials’ promotions plunged civil service into crisis

One year into the interim government’s tenure, the public administration ministry remains in disarray

5d ago

Yunus attends advisory council meeting at Secretariat

This marks the first time a head of government has chaired a meeting in this new facility

2w ago

Govt to shuffle the top cops by lottery to curb polls bias

Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies

2w ago

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.

3w ago

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.

4w ago
August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025

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.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

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.

August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025

Retired officials’ promotions plunged civil service into crisis

One year into the interim government’s tenure, the public administration ministry remains in disarray

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

Yunus attends advisory council meeting at Secretariat

This marks the first time a head of government has chaired a meeting in this new facility

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

Govt to shuffle the top cops by lottery to curb polls bias

Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

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.

July 25, 2025
July 25, 2025

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.

July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025

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.

July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025

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