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.

2d 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.

4d ago

Retired officials’ promotions plunged civil service into crisis

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

6d 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.

1m ago
July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

Govt at it again, plans to promote retirees

"A list of around 400 retired officials is currently under review though it remains unclear how many of them will eventually be promoted"

July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025

Public service ordinance: ‘Insubordination’ clause dropped

The advisory council yesterday approved a draft amendment to the Public Service Ordinance by scrapping the provision for punishment on grounds of “insubordination” and dropping several other controversial clauses.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Govt indecision stalls DC transfer in 30 districts

Despite the next election being planned for February 2026, the government is yet to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in around half of all districts due to the public administration ministry’s indecision.

June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025

Police reforms: Home plans glass walls, bodycams, legal overhaul

The home ministry plans to carry out a series of police reforms over the next six months to enhance transparency and accountability within the force and curb corruption and human rights violations by law enforcers.

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

Law, energy advisers to hold discussions with protesters

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan are expected to hold discussions with leaders of the ongoing movement at the Secretariat demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Govt revises definition of freedom fighter

The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

‘Only competent leadership, not repressive laws, can fix public administration’

New public service ordinance contains many linguistic and legal flaws

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

New public service ordinance: Govt mulls softening strict provisions

Say high-level meeting sources; Secretariat employees suspend protests for today

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025

Protests continue at Secretariat

Protests swept through the government’s administrative core yesterday as employees from different ministries and divisions demonstrated for the third consecutive day inside the Secretariat, demanding the withdrawal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.