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.

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.

3w 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
November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

EC invites BNP, other parties to dialogue

The Election Commission has written to the BNP and other registered political parties, inviting them to take part in talks that will be held on November 4, said sources.

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Govt to create 365 posts in police’s upper ranks

Giving in to the demand of police, the government is going to approve the creation of 365 supernumerary posts at the upper ranks of police ahead of the next national polls.

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

Dev Projects: Some firms got more work than they can handle

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at yesterday’s cabinet meeting said a few companies are taking up work beyond their capacities.

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

One lakh imams to join a big event in Dhaka

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.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Govt to buy 261 SUVs in times of austerity

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.

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