Government

The fight for social accountability in Bangladesh

The experience of the students in the 2024 movement serves as a stark reminder that when government evades accountability, the populace suffers, resources are wasted, public services falter, and disenchantment proliferates.

The thick line between ‘state’ and ‘government’

If we compare the state to a four-legged chair, the government represents only one leg.

Explained: The branches of Bangladesh's government

How does Bangladesh’s government work? Who is the head of the government? What is the upcoming election about?

Govt all set to jack up fees for vehicles

The government is going to increase fees for most services provided by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), putting additional financial burden on private and commercial vehicle owners.

What’s a healthcare system without data? Simply incomplete.

An informed public health professional will argue that public health is half medical and half data. Without data, any health system is effectively blind. Data provides visibility into public health emergencies and non-emergencies alike. It saves lives. It tells us where the government needs to pour its funds and which areas to mobilise resources in. It helps identify gaps in healthcare and measure outcomes. Indeed, data is the eyes and ears of public health.

Govt pushing CJ to annul 16th amendment verdict: BNP

BNP accuses the government of putting pressure on the chief justice to change the Supreme Court verdict that declared the 16th amendment to the constitution illegal.

Govt trying to bring back Bangabandhu killers: Law minister

The government is trying to bring all the six fugitive convicted killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman back to the country through diplomatic channels for executing their conviction and sentence, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.

Macron to unveil first French government

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to end the suspense over his first government after a 24-hour delay in unveiling what he has promised will be a new-look cabinet.

DCs, UNOs can disburse private school, college teachers' salary: ministry

The Education Ministry issues a directive requiring the deputy commissioners and upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) to sign the salary bills of private school and college teachers and employees in case of any complicacies under the existing system though which their salaries are disbursed with signatures of the governing body chiefs of these institutions.

April 7, 2015

Promotion spree in police admin too

Government promotes 134 police officials throughout different districts of the country a day after the biggest promotion spree in civil service.

April 7, 2015

‘Nothing to do on Qawmi madrasas’

There is very little that can be done against Qawmi madrasas since they are not financially controlled by the government, says Finance Minister AMA Muhith.

March 30, 2015

Khaleda ‘observing steps to create congenial atmosphere’

BNP chief Khaleda Zia is observing whether the government and Election Commission are working on creating a congenial atmosphere for all candidates in the upcoming city corporation elections.

March 20, 2015

Failures in Cambodia RMG sector

Workers in Cambodia’s garment factories often experience discriminatory and exploitative labour conditions including dismissal by employer at will and poor government inspection and enforcement, making it difficult for the vast majority of whom are young women, to assert their rights

March 18, 2015