Baharam Khan

National polls: Govt to go tough on disruptive activities

Any group trying to create trouble and disrupt the election environment will face a strong response from the government.

2h ago

PM, not the president, to pick IGP

The revised draft of the Police Commission Ordinance 2025 has dropped the clause that allowed the commission to recommend a three-member panel for the appointment of the inspector general of police (IGP).

1w ago

Frequent shake-ups ‘erode confidence in field admin’

Frequent reshuffles of deputy commissioners (DCs) just months before the national election have sparked unease in the field administration, raising concerns about election preparedness.

1w ago

Officials debate abolishing NTMC

Top government officials yesterday weighed whether the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre, long criticised for allegedly enabling the former Awami League government’s crackdown on dissent, should be abolished.

2w ago

Draft law seeks death penalty for trafficking syndicate members

The advisory council yesterday approved in principle a draft ordinance introducing stringent penalties, including capital punishment, for members of human trafficking rackets.

3w ago

Frustration in civil service as retirees fill key posts

At least 20 of the 70 secretaries in the civil service are working on a contractual basis.

1m ago

Govt finalises draft for forming police commission

The government has finalised a draft ordinance for forming an independent police commission, aiming to ensure accountability within the force and make policing fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.

1m ago

The constitution: Renewed, betrayed, manipulated but still enduring

Although the now-toppled Awami League regime declared November 4 as “National Constitution Day” in 2022, none of the past administrations observed it with any notable reverence. The current government even revoked its status as a national day a few months after taking office.

1m ago
December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025

National polls: Govt to go tough on disruptive activities

Any group trying to create trouble and disrupt the election environment will face a strong response from the government.

December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025

PM, not the president, to pick IGP

The revised draft of the Police Commission Ordinance 2025 has dropped the clause that allowed the commission to recommend a three-member panel for the appointment of the inspector general of police (IGP).

November 30, 2025
November 30, 2025

Frequent shake-ups ‘erode confidence in field admin’

Frequent reshuffles of deputy commissioners (DCs) just months before the national election have sparked unease in the field administration, raising concerns about election preparedness.

November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025

Officials debate abolishing NTMC

Top government officials yesterday weighed whether the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre, long criticised for allegedly enabling the former Awami League government’s crackdown on dissent, should be abolished.

November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025

Draft law seeks death penalty for trafficking syndicate members

The advisory council yesterday approved in principle a draft ordinance introducing stringent penalties, including capital punishment, for members of human trafficking rackets.

November 8, 2025
November 8, 2025

Frustration in civil service as retirees fill key posts

At least 20 of the 70 secretaries in the civil service are working on a contractual basis.

November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025

Govt finalises draft for forming police commission

The government has finalised a draft ordinance for forming an independent police commission, aiming to ensure accountability within the force and make policing fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.

November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025

The constitution: Renewed, betrayed, manipulated but still enduring

Although the now-toppled Awami League regime declared November 4 as “National Constitution Day” in 2022, none of the past administrations observed it with any notable reverence. The current government even revoked its status as a national day a few months after taking office.

October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025

Advisers, secretaries flouting foreign travel rules

CA upset over repeated violations; officials urged to follow directives ahead of election

October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025

SC Secretariat Ordinance: Judges may hold executive posts

Cabinet Division officials say it’s double standards