The interim government is set to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in the last seven fiscal years, as it looks to shore up its depleting food grain stock and ease the cost of living crisis for the low- and fixed-income people battered by the prolonged high inflation.
The interim government has expanded the Open Market Sales (OMS) programme across the country to help families cope with inflation, as retail prices of kitchen essentials continue to soar in the local market.
The government yesterday issued a stern warning to the officials of 26 cadres, stating that disciplinary action will be taken for violating the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules-1979.
After the administration reform commission recently revealed recommendations it was considering, protests by officials of the admin and 25 other cadres have significantly intensified, affecting their work.
Top government officials are at odds over promotions, positions and associated privileges, with a section announcing a pen-down strike to press home their demands.
After the interim government took over, the number of officials in the upper echelon of the civil administration has become over three times the posts.
They fear that such a move would weaken their cadre strength
A designated committee drew up a list of 764 retired bureaucrats for retrospective promotions yesterday.
The interim government is set to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in the last seven fiscal years, as it looks to shore up its depleting food grain stock and ease the cost of living crisis for the low- and fixed-income people battered by the prolonged high inflation.
The interim government has expanded the Open Market Sales (OMS) programme across the country to help families cope with inflation, as retail prices of kitchen essentials continue to soar in the local market.
The government yesterday issued a stern warning to the officials of 26 cadres, stating that disciplinary action will be taken for violating the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules-1979.
After the administration reform commission recently revealed recommendations it was considering, protests by officials of the admin and 25 other cadres have significantly intensified, affecting their work.
Top government officials are at odds over promotions, positions and associated privileges, with a section announcing a pen-down strike to press home their demands.
After the interim government took over, the number of officials in the upper echelon of the civil administration has become over three times the posts.
They fear that such a move would weaken their cadre strength
A designated committee drew up a list of 764 retired bureaucrats for retrospective promotions yesterday.
The Electoral Reform Commission asked 30 returning officers and assistant returning officers to attend a meeting today to gather information on alleged irregularities in the previous three national polls held under the previous Awami League government.
The three-day Deputy Commissioner Conference will be held in Dhaka from February 16 to 18.
