Local Government Division (LGD)

ADP execution ahead of polls / Local govt outspends all other ministries, divisions

Ahead of the upcoming national elections, the local government division (LGD) has spent more money from the annual development programme (ADP) than other major ministries and divisions.

A Wasa shake-up is the need of the hour

Government must investigate its chairman’s allegations against MD Taqsem

A perfect storm courtesy of health authorities

Government must take responsibility for failure to control the dengue situation

Is Dhaka Wasa beyond accountability?

How can Wasa MD appoint people ignoring its organogram?

Local govt’s health centres failing patients in upazilas, districts: Study

The healthcare centres run by the local government division (LGD) have been failing to provide care to people due to shortage of human resources, a study found.

How does a study tour by a retiring secretary benefit citizens?

Authorities must answer for such wastage of public money

Mosquito Control Dept: IN ABSOLUTE SHAMBLES

In Dhakeshwari area in the old part of the city, a signboard reading “Moshok Nibaroni Daptor” stands out, especially for citizens tired of the mosquito menace that shows no signs of ending.

10 more districts get new DCs

The government appoints new deputy commissioners (DCs) in ten more districts in the span of of a few days.

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

Local govt outspends all other ministries, divisions

Ahead of the upcoming national elections, the local government division (LGD) has spent more money from the annual development programme (ADP) than other major ministries and divisions.

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

A Wasa shake-up is the need of the hour

Government must investigate its chairman’s allegations against MD Taqsem

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

A perfect storm courtesy of health authorities

Government must take responsibility for failure to control the dengue situation

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

Is Dhaka Wasa beyond accountability?

How can Wasa MD appoint people ignoring its organogram?

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Local govt’s health centres failing patients in upazilas, districts: Study

The healthcare centres run by the local government division (LGD) have been failing to provide care to people due to shortage of human resources, a study found.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

How does a study tour by a retiring secretary benefit citizens?

Authorities must answer for such wastage of public money

June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019

Mosquito Control Dept: IN ABSOLUTE SHAMBLES

In Dhakeshwari area in the old part of the city, a signboard reading “Moshok Nibaroni Daptor” stands out, especially for citizens tired of the mosquito menace that shows no signs of ending.

September 27, 2018
September 27, 2018

10 more districts get new DCs

The government appoints new deputy commissioners (DCs) in ten more districts in the span of of a few days.