Baharam Khan

Women’s leadership in admin on the rise

The presence of women in key administrative positions is increasing, with a growing number of female officers taking on leadership roles in field administration.

2d ago

Women’s leadership in administration on the rise

18 female DCs, 158 UNOs, and 14 Secretaries leading the way

2d ago

141 ex-DCs now in govt crosshairs

The government yesterday forced 22 more officials into retirement, raising the number of disciplined bureaucrats to 67 for their questionable role as deputy commissioners in the 2014 and 2018 sham elections under the Awami League regime.

2w ago

‘Role in rigged polls’: Govt going after officials involved

The government has decided to take disciplinary action against 110 to 120 officials, including former deputy commissioners (DCs) and divisional commissioners still in service, who played significant roles in the engineered elections during the Awami League’s rule.

2w ago

Election schedule likely by Oct

With the interim government having completed its first six months in office, all eyes are now on the series of dialogues with political parties to reach a consensus on reforms to be carried out.

2w ago

DC Conference-2025: Focus on law and order, price hike, and polls

Deputy commissioners yesterday returned to work following the DC Conference-2025 with some key instructions from the government: maintain law and order;  prevent corruption; curb price hike of essentials during Ramadan; and prepare for the upcoming national election.

2w ago

DC conference-2025: DCs push to override local reps’ powers

Deputy commissioners yesterday proposed clipping the authority of local representatives while expanding their own administrative powers in various sectors.

3w ago

DCs pushing for greater control over police

At least two DCs have sent proposals to the cabinet division ahead of the Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference today seeking full control over superintendents of police (SP) and officers-in-charge (OC).

3w ago
March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Women’s leadership in admin on the rise

The presence of women in key administrative positions is increasing, with a growing number of female officers taking on leadership roles in field administration.

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

Women’s leadership in administration on the rise

18 female DCs, 158 UNOs, and 14 Secretaries leading the way

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

141 ex-DCs now in govt crosshairs

The government yesterday forced 22 more officials into retirement, raising the number of disciplined bureaucrats to 67 for their questionable role as deputy commissioners in the 2014 and 2018 sham elections under the Awami League regime.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

DC Conference-2025: Focus on law and order, price hike, and polls

Deputy commissioners yesterday returned to work following the DC Conference-2025 with some key instructions from the government: maintain law and order;  prevent corruption; curb price hike of essentials during Ramadan; and prepare for the upcoming national election.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Election schedule likely by Oct

With the interim government having completed its first six months in office, all eyes are now on the series of dialogues with political parties to reach a consensus on reforms to be carried out.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

‘Role in rigged polls’: Govt going after officials involved

The government has decided to take disciplinary action against 110 to 120 officials, including former deputy commissioners (DCs) and divisional commissioners still in service, who played significant roles in the engineered elections during the Awami League’s rule.

February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

DC conference-2025: DCs push to override local reps’ powers

Deputy commissioners yesterday proposed clipping the authority of local representatives while expanding their own administrative powers in various sectors.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

DCs pushing for greater control over police

At least two DCs have sent proposals to the cabinet division ahead of the Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference today seeking full control over superintendents of police (SP) and officers-in-charge (OC).

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Corruption pervades every level of admin

Says reform commission report, identifies politicisation as key reason for decline in efficiency

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

Size of Dhaka, Ctg divisions should be reduced

The Public Administrative Reform Commission is set to propose declaring Cumilla and Faridpur as divisions and reducing the sizes of Dhaka and Chattogram divisions.