bureaucrats

Major admin reforms shelved for 27 years

The crucial reforms to Bangladesh’s civil service have been stalled for 27 years, largely because of the opposition of a section of top bureaucrats and a lack of political will.

Bureaucrats vexed over repeat contracts

There may be a major reshuffle at the top of the civil administration, as 22 secretaries, including 10 on contractual appointments, will reach the end of their tenure by December.

Can bureaucrats be neutral in a win-or-lose-all battle?

Let me put it another way: is a fair election possible even if Awami League “allows” it?

Prepare to face any crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked top bureaucrats to get ready to face any crisis in the coming days.

“Bureaucrats have local representatives on a tight leash”

Bureaucrats are keeping local representatives – who seek allocation for rural development – on a tight leash, Planning Minister MA Mannan has said.

Opinion: Laws favouring bureaucrats!

The government's latest legislative move has made bureaucrats happy.

Editorial / Wholesale promotions

THE wholesale promotion of 873 senior civil bureaucrats for no apparent reason is a bewildering move of the government.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Major admin reforms shelved for 27 years

The crucial reforms to Bangladesh’s civil service have been stalled for 27 years, largely because of the opposition of a section of top bureaucrats and a lack of political will.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Bureaucrats vexed over repeat contracts

There may be a major reshuffle at the top of the civil administration, as 22 secretaries, including 10 on contractual appointments, will reach the end of their tenure by December.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Can bureaucrats be neutral in a win-or-lose-all battle?

Let me put it another way: is a fair election possible even if Awami League “allows” it?

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Prepare to face any crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked top bureaucrats to get ready to face any crisis in the coming days.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

“Bureaucrats have local representatives on a tight leash”

Bureaucrats are keeping local representatives – who seek allocation for rural development – on a tight leash, Planning Minister MA Mannan has said.

August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015

Opinion: Laws favouring bureaucrats!

The government's latest legislative move has made bureaucrats happy.

April 9, 2015
April 9, 2015

Wholesale promotions

THE wholesale promotion of 873 senior civil bureaucrats for no apparent reason is a bewildering move of the government.

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