civil service reforms

Civil service budget: A crisis of overspending and inertia

The civil service has become a bloated, inefficient, and patronage-driven sector that rewards political loyalty rather than merit.

Civil service needs a major overhaul

Bureaucrats’ resistance, political inertia key barriers to reforms

Major admin reforms shelved for 27 years

The crucial reforms to Bangladesh’s civil service have been stalled for 27 years, largely because of the opposition of a section of top bureaucrats and a lack of political will.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Civil service budget: A crisis of overspending and inertia

The civil service has become a bloated, inefficient, and patronage-driven sector that rewards political loyalty rather than merit.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

Civil service needs a major overhaul

Bureaucrats’ resistance, political inertia key barriers to reforms

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Major admin reforms shelved for 27 years

The crucial reforms to Bangladesh’s civil service have been stalled for 27 years, largely because of the opposition of a section of top bureaucrats and a lack of political will.