Local Government Division (LGD)

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.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM

A Wasa shake-up is the need of the hour

Government must investigate its chairman’s allegations against MD Taqsem
18 May 2023, 14:01 PM

A perfect storm courtesy of health authorities

Government must take responsibility for failure to control the dengue situation
6 November 2022, 03:37 AM

Is Dhaka Wasa beyond accountability?

How can Wasa MD appoint people ignoring its organogram?
6 November 2022, 03:20 AM

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.
28 July 2022, 09:59 AM

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

Authorities must answer for such wastage of public money
25 May 2022, 11:22 AM

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.
8 June 2019, 18:00 PM

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.
27 September 2018, 13:28 PM