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 at yesterday’s cabinet meeting said a few companies are taking up work beyond their capacities.
The government is going to hold a massive gathering of imams in Dhaka at the end of this month, just days before the announcement of the election schedule.
At a time when the government has undertaken austerity measures to reduce public spending, it is going to purchase 261 Sport Utility Vehicles for deputy commissioners and Upazila Nirbahi Officers ahead of the national election.
