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.
4d ago
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.
5d ago
Corrupt official let off with just a temporary pay cut
The government has reduced the salary of an assistant commissioner (land) of Bogura sadar upazila for 12 months after he was found guilty of forgery.
3w ago
Just a slap on the wrist?
What is the punishment for involvement in the embezzlement of Tk 7.35 crore from the government coffer?
3w ago
PSC seeks more pays and perks for chairman, members
The Public Service Commission wants to upgrade the statuses and salaries of its chairperson to that of a Supreme Court’s Appellate Division judge and its members to those of High Court judges.
1m ago
Class-3, 4 Employee Recruitment: PSC to be revived to smoothen process
The government is planning to reintroduce the Public Service Commission (PSC) for class three and four (grades 13-20) employee recruitment in order to bring fairness and pace in the process.
2m ago
Secy off to Paris just before last day at work
Just four days before his job contract expires, Kazi Washi Uddin, the outgoing secretary to the housing and public works ministry, went on an official visit to France yesterday.
2m ago
Draft Govt Servant (Conduct) Rules: Govt employees won’t need to turn in wealth reports
The public administration ministry is pushing to relax a provision in the law that stipulates the submission of annual wealth statements every five years by public servants -- a move that can encourage corruption among the 14 lakh government employees.
2m ago
February 5, 2024
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.
February 1, 2024
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.
January 30, 2024
Secys to sit with PM on February 5
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have a meeting with the secretaries on February 5.
January 22, 2024
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.
January 17, 2024
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.
January 16, 2024
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.
January 14, 2024
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.
January 13, 2024
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.
January 7, 2024
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.
January 6, 2024
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.
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