Baharam Khan

‘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
August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Govt officials must submit wealth statements: Prof Yunus

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said government employees should regularly submit their wealth statements.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Enforced disappearance: Govt mulls over commission to ensure justice

The interim government is planning to formulate an ordinance to establish a commission to ensure justice for the victims of enforced disappearances and their families.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Govt transfers 25 DCs in one go

Amid lobbying by deputy commissioners seeking transfer from their once desired post, the interim government yesterday transferred 25 of them.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

All city mayors removed

The interim government yesterday removed all mayors of 12 city corporations and 1,873 public representatives at three other tiers of local government.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Civil admin still on edge

Chaotic is what best describes the days at the secretariat after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government of 15 years on August 5.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

11 secretaries' contracts cancelled in major reshuffle of civil admin

Home ministry's public security division secretary sent into forced retirement

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Yunus opens his door for the families

Listens to their despair; says govt must act on it

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Victims of enforced disappearance: Yunus opens his door for the families

Chief Adviser to the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed deep concern after hearing the distressing accounts of families whose loved ones have gone missing at different times.

August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Engage young people in all tiers of govt

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed top bureaucrats to find out ways to utilise the power of the young people at different tiers of the government.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Protesting cops withdraw strike

Police members, who were on strike, have announced that they will end their strike.