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.
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.
Drops the term "disobedience"
Upon entering the Bangladesh Secretariat premises, one might hesitate to believe that this is the country’s highest policymaking establishment.
The practice of vetting a candidate's political affiliation through intelligence agencies before recruitment and promotion is set to be scrapped
"A list of around 400 retired officials is currently under review though it remains unclear how many of them will eventually be promoted"
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.
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.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she wants to see the fruit of the ministries’ steps to lower the prices of essentials.
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.
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.
A “one-party-centred election” like the one today is not desirable at all, said former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hossain.
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.
Awami League nominated four former secretaries to contest the January 7 national polls with its “boat” symbol.
Candidates of the 43rd BCS examination have some good news to look forward to.
Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) is going to add 404 posts to accommodate the additional demand sought by the public administration ministry
The Election Commission accepts the aspirants’ wealth statements but never takes any initiative to properly verify the accounts.
As a measure to prevent sabotage activities ahead of the national election, law enforcers have been instructed to beef up security measures across the country.
