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

Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan interview

‘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

April 25, 2024

Just a slap on the wrist?

What is the punishment for involvement in the embezzlement of Tk 7.35 crore from the government coffer?

March 28, 2024

PSC seeks more pays and perks for chairman, members

The Public Service Commission wants to upgrade the statuses and salaries of its chairperson to that of a Supreme Court’s Appellate Division judge and its members to those of High Court judges.

March 19, 2024

Class-3, 4 Employee Recruitment: PSC to be revived to smoothen process

The government is planning to reintroduce the Public Service Commission (PSC) for class three and four (grades 13-20) employee recruitment in order to bring fairness and pace in the process.

March 7, 2024

Secy off to Paris just before last day at work

Just four days before his job contract expires, Kazi Washi Uddin, the outgoing secretary to the housing and public works ministry, went on an official visit to France yesterday.

March 6, 2024

Draft Govt Servant (Conduct) Rules: Govt employees won’t need to turn in wealth reports

The public administration ministry is pushing to relax a provision in the law that stipulates the submission of annual wealth statements every five years by public servants -- a move that can encourage corruption among the 14 lakh government employees.

February 25, 2024