‘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
June 13, 2024
Cyclone Remal: Losses estimated at over Tk 7,000cr
Cyclone Remal has had a devastating impact on 20 districts, affecting 3,83,815 people and causing damages worth over Tk 7,000 crore, according to documents of the disaster management and relief ministry.
June 10, 2024
Youth Ministry: Official linked to embezzlement of Tk 11.52 crore reinstated
The youth and sports ministry has reinstated an official who, along with three others, was earlier dismissed on charges of embezzling Tk 11.52 crore.
June 7, 2024
Govt officials to come under new pension scheme
Government officials recruited after July 1 next year will be incorporated in the universal pension scheme, instead of the conventional post-retirement pension benefits.
June 6, 2024
Govt servants to come under Universal Pension Scheme
All government officials who will be recruited after July 1 next year will be incorporated in the universal pension scheme
June 3, 2024
Cabinet decides to relocate Shahbagh Police Station
The Cabinet has decided to relocate the Shahbagh Police Station from its present location to implement the Shadhinata Stambha project at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka.
June 2, 2024
The frequent flyer that is the agriculture secretary!
The frequency of the foreign trips taken by Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akhter has sparked discussions among fellow civil servants about her last visit and what could be her next destination.
May 23, 2024
Govt to buy 261 SUVs for DCs, UNOs
Deputy commissioners and upazila nirbahi officers are going to get 261 SUVs worth about Tk 1.46 crore each.
May 16, 2024
Major admin reforms shelved for 27 years
The crucial reforms to Bangladesh’s civil service have been stalled for 27 years, largely because of the opposition of a section of top bureaucrats and a lack of political will.
May 15, 2024
Bureaucrats vexed over repeat contracts
There may be a major reshuffle at the top of the civil administration, as 22 secretaries, including 10 on contractual appointments, will reach the end of their tenure by December.
April 28, 2024
Corrupt official let off with just a temporary pay cut
The government has reduced the salary of an assistant commissioner (land) of Bogura sadar upazila for 12 months after he was found guilty of forgery.
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