Civil administration
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
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.
9 secretaries transferred
In the latest reshuffle in the civil administration, the government has transferred nine secretaries to new ministries and commissions.
Government reshuffles 35 senior bureaucrats
The government has reshuffled 35 senior bureaucrats in the civil administration including Bangladesh Chemical Industries Cooperation Chairman Mohammad Iqbal.
STRAIGHT LINE / Public order and its discontents
A concerned commentator feels uneasy at the modus operandi of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police in laying down conditions for holding...
BITTER TRUTH / Poor administration erodes confidence
IF what is happening is any indication, governance at all levels of administration seems to be flawed. With AL in the seat of power, the electorate was yearning for stable governance—a factor seemingly missing long since.
Editorial / Wholesale promotions
THE wholesale promotion of 873 senior civil bureaucrats for no apparent reason is a bewildering move of the government.
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
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.
9 secretaries transferred
In the latest reshuffle in the civil administration, the government has transferred nine secretaries to new ministries and commissions.
Government reshuffles 35 senior bureaucrats
The government has reshuffled 35 senior bureaucrats in the civil administration including Bangladesh Chemical Industries Cooperation Chairman Mohammad Iqbal.
Public order and its discontents
A concerned commentator feels uneasy at the modus operandi of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police in laying down conditions for holding...
Poor administration erodes confidence
IF what is happening is any indication, governance at all levels of administration seems to be flawed. With AL in the seat of power, the electorate was yearning for stable governance—a factor seemingly missing long since.
Wholesale promotions
THE wholesale promotion of 873 senior civil bureaucrats for no apparent reason is a bewildering move of the government.