‘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.
2w ago
'Exercise caution when attending public events'
Govt issues 9 directives to civil servants to 'avoid embarrassing situations'
2w 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.
3w 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
January 22, 2024
Duty cuts on essentials on the cards
The government is considering reducing the value-added tax and supplementary duty on essentials such as edible oil, sugar, and dates in its efforts to keep the prices affordable for Ramadan.
January 17, 2024
Kaikaus’s plan to leave WB sparks speculation over his next move
Ahmad Kaikaus, who was appointed as alternate executive director of the World Bank just over a year ago, expressed his desire to leave the position, a development that sparked speculation over his next move.
January 16, 2024
I want to see results of govt measures: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said she wants to see the fruit of the ministries’ steps to lower the prices of essentials.
January 14, 2024
No deputies for ministers
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.
January 13, 2024
37-Member council of ministers: Nearly half of them businesspeople
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.
January 7, 2024
Such one-party centric election not desirable
A “one-party-centred election” like the one today is not desirable at all, said former election commissioner M Sakhawat Hossain.
January 6, 2024
EC, govt, parties to blame for current situation
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.
January 6, 2024
National polls: Three former secretaries in tight spot
Awami League nominated four former secretaries to contest the January 7 national polls with its “boat” symbol.
December 25, 2023
43rd BCS: 404 new cadre posts added to meet demand
Candidates of the 43rd BCS examination have some good news to look forward to.
December 24, 2023
43rd BCS: 404 new posts created to meet ministry demand
Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) is going to add 404 posts to accommodate the additional demand sought by the public administration ministry
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