‘Exercise caution when attending public events’
The ministry of public administration has issued a nine-point directive urging government employees to exercise caution when attending public events. The instructions, sent by Senior Secretary Dr Mokhles Ur Rahman to all secretaries, aim to prevent potentially embarrassing situations for government officials in the current political climate.
1w ago
'Exercise caution when attending public events'
Govt issues 9 directives to civil servants to 'avoid embarrassing situations'
1w ago
Govt sets four criteria for selecting secretaries
The interim government is seeking out individuals who maintain financial integrity, demonstrate competence and uphold professionalism while selecting secretaries within the administration.
2w ago
New voter list to take 10 months
The Election Commission Secretariat has informed Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to the interim government, earlier this month about the preparations needed to hold a free and fair election as political parties’ calls for polls grow louder.
2w ago
‘600 officials to be considered for joint, deputy secys’
The government is considering promoting around 600 officers from the 24th and 30th BCS batches to joint secretary and deputy secretary, according to officials in the public administration ministry.
2w ago
Community Healthcare: Govt to create 14,000 posts
The interim government is moving to approve the creation of around 14,000 temporary posts at the community level in the health sector to strengthen the workforce at the grassroots.
2w ago
Govt job entry: Experts welcome decision to raise age limit to 32
Experts have welcomed the decision to raise the age limit for entry into government jobs by two years to 32 as a positive move.
3w ago
‘They got capacity charges for 16yrs. Not anymore’
A retired bureaucrat, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has been tasked with heading three significant ministries for the economy: power, energy and mineral resources; road transport and bridges; and railways.
3w ago
October 13, 2024
Age limit for govt job entry: 35yrs for men, 37 for women
A government committee has recommended raising the maximum age for applying for public service jobs to 35 years for men and 37 years for women.
October 2, 2024
Entry into public jobs: Govt may raise age bar to 32/33
The government considers raising the age limit for public jobs to 32 or 33 amid demonstrations for it to be 35, said sources at the Secretariat.
October 1, 2024
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
September 23, 2024
Govt employees, families must file wealth info
Public servants will have to present the wealth statements of themselves, their spouses, children, and dependents every year, according to a new amendment to the rules.
September 21, 2024
Scuffle at secretariat: Stern action to be taken against officials involved
The government has decided to take stringent action against some deputy secretaries involved in a recent scuffle at the public administration ministry over the postings of deputy commissioners (DCs).
September 11, 2024
Anger over DC posts: Deputy secretaries scuffle inside Secretariat
In an unprecedented scene, Bangladesh Secretariat yesterday witnessed a fistfight among a section of public administration ministry officials over the appointment of 59 deputy commissioners in the last two days.
September 10, 2024
39 more DCs likely to be withdrawn within a day or two
The interim government is likely to withdraw 39 more deputy commissioners within a day or two.
September 8, 2024
Govt moves to rein in easy ride to secy post
New additional secretaries who have been pressing for promotion to secretaries must work for a year before they are considered for the promotion, according to a recent decision.
September 5, 2024
Think outside the box to bring reforms
Chief Adviser Prof Mohammad Yunus has encouraged secretaries of all the ministries and divisions to think “outside the box” while bringing about reforms to the government’s operations.
September 2, 2024
Govt asks all its staffers to submit wealth statements
The government has instructed all its employees to submit their wealth statements as per the existing rules.
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