Govt planning prison rights watchdog
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The creation of a new government division is being proposed to oversee the human rights situation inside prisons and other places of incarceration.
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
President set to resign after Speaker’s return
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
President Mohammed Shahabuddin may tender his resignation once Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad returns from abroad, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Hafiz is due back today.
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Women take lead across field admin
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The highest number of female officials are currently serving in the country’s most crucial field administrative posts, including deputy commissioner (DC).
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
17 senior cops may be sent into forced retirement
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Seventeen senior police officials are likely to be sent into forced retirement over alleged allegiance to the Awami League, family ties to the party, roles in manipulating the 2014 and 2018 elections, repression of the opposition, and corruption.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Milestone tragedy: Probe blames human error, unsafe building
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Human error arising from inadequate training and supervision was the principal cause of the Milestone school plane crash, while an unsafe school building and failures in planning and emergency response worsened the consequences.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka seeking extradition of Asaduzzaman
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is formally seeking India’s cooperation to secure the extradition of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising in 2024.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt drops plans to cut car allowance, overseas study benefits for privileged officers
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Fresh directives tell 5 secretaries not to proceed with cuts to vehicle maintenance and study abroad privileges
16 July 2026, 21:35 PM
Government mulls halving admin officials' car perks
The government is considering halving the fuel and maintenance expenses for cars used by entitled officials as part of public expenditure cuts.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Job seekers frustrated as 5 lakh govt posts lie vacant
More than a quarter of posts in Bangladesh’s civil administration remain vacant, hampering the ability of many government institutions to provide the expected services to people.
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to merge authorities to boost FDI
The government has finalised a draft law to form a single authority by merging at least three investment-related institutions to improve Bangladesh’s position in attracting foreign direct investment.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Secretaries crowd lower-tier agencies
The trend has raised concerns among officials about an imbalance in the administrative hierarchy.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Delays plague reconstitution of major oversight bodies
Govt has yet to form search panels for reconstituting ACC, Information Commission, NHRC
18 June 2026, 00:55 AM
‘Except Israel’ to be reinstated in passports
The words “Except Israel” are being reinstated in Bangladesh’s regular passports, a decision already implemented for diplomatic ones.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Civil admin top posts: Frustration grows over contractual appointment
25 out of 85 secretaries are contractual appointees; bureaucrats call for cancelling contracts
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DCs told to recover nearly 10,000 guns not surrendered
Deputy commissioners have been instructed to recover and seize the nearly 10,000 firearms that have not yet been surrendered despite directives, and to take legal action against those concerned, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DCs seek PM’s intervention on drug menace
Deputy commissioners yesterday warned that the growing availability of drugs among youth, despite regular enforcement drives, poses a grave threat to the nation, urging the government to adopt tougher measures to curb the menace.
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DC Conference: Big projects top agenda as meetings begin today
The first DC Conference since the formation of the BNP government is set to begin today, with the four-day event featuring several proposals submitted by deputy commissioners from different districts.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Even BNP is not beyond ICT’s reach if it commits crimes against humanity’
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Md Asaduzzaman, who previously served as the 17th attorney general during the interim government’s tenure, speaks with Baharam Khan of The Daily Star
24 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Fuel perk for officials’ private cars spared cuts
While the fuel allocation for all government vehicles -- including those used by the prime minister and cabinet members -- has been slashed by 30 percent amid the ongoing energy crisis, fuel for the private cars of senior officials remains exempt from these cuts.
15 April 2026, 02:52 AM
Reform stalemate: BNP, Jamaat in ‘back-channel dialogue’
While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.
8 April 2026, 02:52 AM
Austerity Measures: Development projects now on the back burner
The government has decided to step back from new development projects and cut public spending in a broad austerity drive, as it seeks to conserve state resources and manage rising pressure on fuel supply and distribution.
4 April 2026, 02:52 AM
Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works
The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026, 02:26 AM
Day One of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few wry smiles
The first day of the 13th National Parliament was marked by several notable moments, but what stood out most were the recurring subtle “wry” smiles.
13 March 2026, 06:00 AM
Day 1 of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few knowing smiles
Opposition MPs walked out during President Shahabuddin’s address as quiet exchanges and subtle smiles hinted at the politics beneath the spectacle
12 March 2026, 22:01 PM
Swadhinata Award: Govt revises rules after ‘award error’
In order to allow the authorities to confer the Swadhinata Award on late physician and social activist Zafrullah Chowdhury for a second time posthumously, the government yesterday amended the guidelines governing the country’s highest civilian honour.
9 March 2026, 02:16 AM
133 interim govt ordinances to be placed in JS
The government has decided to place 133 ordinances -- issued during the tenure of the interim government -- before Parliament.
6 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Contractual appointments: Where is the administration heading?
When the newly elected government assumed office, expectations were high that the civil administration would undergo a genuine restructuring -- different from the reshuffles of recent years.
5 March 2026, 02:17 AM