Baharam Khan

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters

2d ago

Govt revises definition of freedom fighter

The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.

3d ago

‘Only competent leadership, not repressive laws, can fix public administration’

New public service ordinance contains many linguistic and legal flaws

5d ago

New public service ordinance: Govt mulls softening strict provisions

Say high-level meeting sources; Secretariat employees suspend protests for today

1w ago

Protests continue at Secretariat

Protests swept through the government’s administrative core yesterday as employees from different ministries and divisions demonstrated for the third consecutive day inside the Secretariat, demanding the withdrawal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.

1w ago

Public servants won’t be forced to retire

The Advisory Council has decided to abolish a provision of the Public Service Act, 2018, which allows the government to send public servants into forced retirement after 25 years of service.

2w ago

Move to redefine freedom fighter rejected

The Advisory Council has rejected the Liberation War affairs ministry’s proposal to amend the definition of “freedom fighter” and instructed the ministry to submit a revised proposal in its draft ordinance, according to council sources.

2w ago

July victims, families: Govt moves to ensure support

The government yesterday approved an ordinance to ensure employment, training, housing, medical care, and low-interest loans for those injured in the July uprising and families of those who were killed.

3w ago
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Govt revises definition of freedom fighter

The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

‘Only competent leadership, not repressive laws, can fix public administration’

New public service ordinance contains many linguistic and legal flaws

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

New public service ordinance: Govt mulls softening strict provisions

Say high-level meeting sources; Secretariat employees suspend protests for today

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025

Protests continue at Secretariat

Protests swept through the government’s administrative core yesterday as employees from different ministries and divisions demonstrated for the third consecutive day inside the Secretariat, demanding the withdrawal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

Public servants won’t be forced to retire

The Advisory Council has decided to abolish a provision of the Public Service Act, 2018, which allows the government to send public servants into forced retirement after 25 years of service.

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025

Move to redefine freedom fighter rejected

The Advisory Council has rejected the Liberation War affairs ministry’s proposal to amend the definition of “freedom fighter” and instructed the ministry to submit a revised proposal in its draft ordinance, according to council sources.

May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025

July victims, families: Govt moves to ensure support

The government yesterday approved an ordinance to ensure employment, training, housing, medical care, and low-interest loans for those injured in the July uprising and families of those who were killed.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Redefining freedom fighter: Ministry, Cabinet Division at odds over the move

The legal expert committee of the Cabinet Division has opposed the Liberation War affairs ministry’s proposal to redefine the term “freedom fighter,” saying legal and hierarchical complications may arise from it.

May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025

5,500 new govt jobs likely

The government is likely to approve the creation of over 5,500 new posts across various ministries and agencies today, following proposals submitted by at least 10 ministries and divisions, officials said.