From web to waterways, hunt widens
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The hunt for firearms looted during the July uprising is set to expand beyond raids and checkpoints, with law enforcers planning to search water bodies, monitor online arms trading and increase surveillance of people linked to arms cases.
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Staff recruitment viva marks to rise by up to 400%
8 September 2026
The Secretary Committee on Administrative Improvement has approved a proposal to amend relevant rules to increase viva marks by up to 400 percent while lowering the written test pass mark for recruitment to grades 11-20.
8 September 2026
Govt struggles to break with old bureaucratic vices
3 September 2026
In its first six months in office, the BNP-led government has not been able to break free from the bureaucratic practices of previous governments, struggling to deliver on its electoral pledge to reform the administration based on merit, competence and experience.
3 September 2026
Shahe Alam’s family firms land at least Tk 71cr in govt contracts
2 September 2026
On April 12, 2026, just over two months after Mir Shahe Alam took oath as state minister for local government, rural development and cooperatives, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) awarded a Tk 25.57 crore contract to Ruposhi Rice and Pushti Mills Ltd.
2 September 2026
Why Bangladesh’s president takes no oath of secrecy
21 August 2026
Unlike the prime minister and cabinet members, the president completes the constitutional oath without a separate secrecy pledge
21 August 2026
Inside the making of a presidential swearing-in at Bangabhaban
21 August 2026
The ceremony lasts only minutes, but officials spend weeks managing invitations, protocol and seating for Bangladesh’s top dignitaries
21 August 2026
Cabinet division confused over who will administer the president's oath
20 August 2026
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20 August 2026
Fiscal year to run from April to March
18 August 2026
Bangladesh is set to start its fiscal year from April, instead of July, from 2028 to ensure quality of its development spending
18 August 2026
Faridpur, Cumilla divisions in works
The government is set to form two new administrative divisions -- Faridpur and Cumilla -- in line with recommendations from the Public Administration Reform Commission, taking the total to 10.
26 September 2025
Police to get two commissions for accountability
The interim government yesterday directed the law ministry to formulate laws for the establishment of two separate commissions within the police force to ensure accountability and internal investigations without external influence.
11 September 2025
EC denied power to appoint its secretary, key officials
Cabinet Division rejects reform proposal for separate ‘EC Service’ and an independent secretariat
5 September 2025
Disqualified until proven innocent
Any individual formally charged at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will be deemed ineligible to remain an MP or contest elections.
4 September 2025
Capital punishment for disappearance leading to death
The interim government yesterday approved in principle the draft of the “Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance-2025”, which proposes the death penalty as the maximum punishment in certain cases of enforced disappearances.
28 August 2025
Waitlisted candidates to get 10 days' notice
Circular applicable for govt jobs with grades 13-20
26 August 2025
Public Service Ordinance 2025: Revised twice, yet errors persist
Even after two rounds of revisions, “Public Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025” still contains errors and inconsistencies, with experts warning that the ordinance will remain ineffective unless these flaws are addressed.
25 August 2025
Govt amends tax reform ordinance; revenue officials to lead NBR
The advisory council yesterday amended the much-talked-about tax reform ordinance, paving the way for revenue officials to head the top and senior positions of the Revenue Policy Division.
21 August 2025
Preventing project delays: Govt to make guideline for next govt
The interim government by December will prepare a guideline for the next government to eliminate delays and irregularities in project implementation.
19 August 2025
Retired officials’ promotions plunged civil service into crisis
One year into the interim government’s tenure, the public administration ministry remains in disarray
17 August 2025
Yunus attends advisory council meeting at Secretariat
This marks the first time a head of government has chaired a meeting in this new facility
7 August 2025
Govt to shuffle the top cops by lottery to curb polls bias
Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies
6 August 2025
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
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
Govt issues public service ordinance, can impose strict punishment within 31 days
Drops the term "disobedience"
24 July 2025
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
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
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
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
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