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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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