Advisers, secretaries flouting foreign travel rules
CA upset over repeated violations; officials urged to follow directives ahead of election
23 October 2025, 06:24 AM
SC Secretariat Ordinance: Judges may hold executive posts
Cabinet Division officials say it’s double standards
22 October 2025, 21:57 PM
Shielding personal data: Govt brings big tech under local courts’ purview
The Advisory Council yesterday approved the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025, making social media platforms and foreign and local tech companies answerable to the courts of Bangladesh regarding the handling of restricted personal data and confidential personal data of Bangladeshi citizens.
9 October 2025, 18:21 PM
News Analysis / Public admin adrift amid leadership vacuum
For the first time in two decades, the public administration ministry has been running without a secretary for more than two weeks.
8 October 2025, 18:08 PM
Daria-i-Noor, ‘sister’ to Koh-i-Noor, awaits first light in 117yrs
For over a century, one of the world’s most legendary gemstones has remained hidden -- locked in silence, shrouded in myth, and cloaked in official secrecy.
8 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Daria-i-Noor, ‘sister’ to Koh-i-Noor, awaits first light in 117 years
Committee to inspect legendary diamond mortgaged by Nawab Salimullah in 1908
8 October 2025, 15:06 PM
Appointment of public administration secretary: What’s taking so long?
Who will be the next secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration?
6 October 2025, 08:58 AM
Civil service: Govt mulls hiring experts from outside
The move has sparked resentment among young civil service officers, though no one is willing to speak on the record.
28 September 2025, 18:33 PM
Secy goes on official foreign trip days ahead of retirement
Allegations have surfaced against Social Welfare Secretary Md Mohiuddin of violating instructions from the Chief Adviser’s Office by undertaking a foreign trip for what has been described as an “insignificant” event just days before his retirement.
29 July 2025, 19:39 PM
Now govt can dismiss employees within 31 days
If investigations prove allegations such as disrupting government work or disobeying lawful orders from a superior authority, the government will have the power to impose strict punishments within 31 working days.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt issues public service ordinance, can impose strict punishment within 31 days
Drops the term "disobedience"
24 July 2025, 12:11 PM
Why is security at the Secretariat not being taken seriously?
Upon entering the Bangladesh Secretariat premises, one might hesitate to believe that this is the country’s highest policymaking establishment.
24 July 2025, 11:19 AM
Public service recruitment: Govt to scrap political vetting
The practice of vetting a candidate's political affiliation through intelligence agencies before recruitment and promotion is set to be scrapped
16 July 2025, 18:33 PM
Govt at it again, plans to promote retirees
"A list of around 400 retired officials is currently under review though it remains unclear how many of them will eventually be promoted"
14 July 2025, 18:15 PM
Public service ordinance: ‘Insubordination’ clause dropped
The advisory council yesterday approved a draft amendment to the Public Service Ordinance by scrapping the provision for punishment on grounds of “insubordination” and dropping several other controversial clauses.
3 July 2025, 18:05 PM
Govt indecision stalls DC transfer in 30 districts
Despite the next election being planned for February 2026, the government is yet to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in around half of all districts due to the public administration ministry’s indecision.
30 June 2025, 18:39 PM
Police reforms: Home plans glass walls, bodycams, legal overhaul
The home ministry plans to carry out a series of police reforms over the next six months to enhance transparency and accountability within the force and curb corruption and human rights violations by law enforcers.
21 June 2025, 18:18 PM
Law, energy advisers to hold discussions with protesters
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan are expected to hold discussions with leaders of the ongoing movement at the Secretariat demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
17 June 2025, 22:42 PM
Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance
Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters
4 June 2025, 18:11 PM
Govt revises definition of freedom fighter
The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.
3 June 2025, 20:33 PM
‘Only competent leadership, not repressive laws, can fix public administration’
New public service ordinance contains many linguistic and legal flaws
1 June 2025, 09:30 AM
New public service ordinance: Govt mulls softening strict provisions
Say high-level meeting sources; Secretariat employees suspend protests for today
27 May 2025, 18:03 PM
Protests continue at Secretariat
Protests swept through the government’s administrative core yesterday as employees from different ministries and divisions demonstrated for the third consecutive day inside the Secretariat, demanding the withdrawal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
26 May 2025, 18:05 PM
Public servants won’t be forced to retire
The Advisory Council has decided to abolish a provision of the Public Service Act, 2018, which allows the government to send public servants into forced retirement after 25 years of service.
22 May 2025, 22:00 PM
Move to redefine freedom fighter rejected
The Advisory Council has rejected the Liberation War affairs ministry’s proposal to amend the definition of “freedom fighter” and instructed the ministry to submit a revised proposal in its draft ordinance, according to council sources.
17 May 2025, 18:22 PM
July victims, families: Govt moves to ensure support
The government yesterday approved an ordinance to ensure employment, training, housing, medical care, and low-interest loans for those injured in the July uprising and families of those who were killed.
15 May 2025, 18:11 PM
Redefining freedom fighter: Ministry, Cabinet Division at odds over the move
The legal expert committee of the Cabinet Division has opposed the Liberation War affairs ministry’s proposal to redefine the term “freedom fighter,” saying legal and hierarchical complications may arise from it.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM
5,500 new govt jobs likely
The government is likely to approve the creation of over 5,500 new posts across various ministries and agencies today, following proposals submitted by at least 10 ministries and divisions, officials said.
7 May 2025, 19:08 PM