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
Justice Asaduzzaman named new ACC chairman
17 August 2026
Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan appointed commissioners
17 August 2026
Ninth pay scale to be implemented over 2yrs
13 August 2026
The government is planning to implement the ninth pay scale for its employees over two fiscal years, according to sources in the secretaries’ committee formed to deal with a proposal.
13 August 2026
Door closes for errant ex-owners to reclaim banks
11 August 2026
Cabinet okays draft law allowing NHRC to issue interim orders
11 August 2026
Cabinet approves amendment to bar former owners from regaining weak banks
10 August 2026
Draft change repeals Section 18a of the Bank Resolution Act, subject to legislative vetting
10 August 2026
Govt to correct legal error in Kazi Jesin’s appointment as BTV DG: Ministry
9 August 2026
The Daily Star’s report correctly pointed it out, state minister for public administration says
9 August 2026
New BTV DG appointed under dormant law
9 August 2026
Questions have been raised over the legality of appointing the new director general (DG) of Bangladesh Television (BTV).
9 August 2026
BNP violates polls pledges with 12 government appointments
29 July 2026
The government has handed out contractual appointments to 12 BNP leaders and activists across key entities, including the Election Commission, despite its manifesto pledge to prevent the politicisation of institutions and strengthen their independence.
29 July 2026
NBR split caught in bureaucratic wrangle
Although the authorities published the gazette notification to split the revenue board, the implementation has yet to be completed as bureaucrats at the Secretariat are divided over staffing approval.
6 February 2026
Fines for illegal gas use to double
Fines for illegal household gas use -- currently between Tk 10,000 and Tk 20,000 -- will be increased to a maximum of Tk 40,000
5 February 2026
Govt issues draft ordinances for broadcast, media commissions
The information and broadcasting ministry yesterday published drafts of ordinances of the national media and broadcast commissions and sought opinions by Saturday.
29 January 2026
Manifesto expectations: End partisan influence in bureaucracy
In their election manifestos, political parties should clearly commit to reforming public administration, leaving no scope for partisan loyalty in the bureaucracy, say former and serving government officials.
26 January 2026
Dhaka central university: Govt backtracks from merger plan
The government has finalised the draft ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University, which will primarily function as an affiliating and regulatory body for seven affiliated colleges.
21 January 2026
Political leaders start getting armed escorts
Law enforcers have started providing security to top political leaders and election officials ahead of the national election after assessing their security risks or threats.
14 January 2026
State scripted last 3 polls: Inquiry commission
The last three national elections were orchestrated at the highest levels of the state, with segments of the administration, police, Election Commission, and intelligence agencies mobilised to implement the plans, the inquiry commission on those polls said.
13 January 2026
Govt warns parties of sabotage ahead of elections
With the national elections approaching, the interim government has warned political parties about possible infiltration by agents of fascist forces and saboteurs posing as allies.
5 January 2026
Beware of infiltrators, interim govt tells political parties
Draft ordinance discussed to ensure protection of July Uprising leaders
5 January 2026
Changes loom for half a dozen secretary posts ahead of election
Retirements trigger preparations for fresh appointments in key ministries
30 December 2025
A turbulent year for public admin
The public administration remained under strain for most of the year, grappling with a leadership vacuum and relentless pressure from officials for coveted transfers and promotions.
29 December 2025
Police directed to arrest ‘fascist’ elements attempting to purchase nomination forms
Decision made during core committee meeting on law and order
28 December 2025
Tarique’s security under review amid huge crowds
Law enforcement agencies are reassessing Tarique Rahman’s security citing unexpectedly large crowds at programmes attended by the BNP acting chairman, officials said.
27 December 2025
Jamaat seeks gunman, police protection for its ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sought round-the-clock deployment of a gunman for its ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, and the posting of armed police personnel for the security of his residence.
21 December 2025
673 appointed from 27th BCS after 19 yrs
Nineteen years after being recommended by the Public Service Commission, 673 job seekers have been appointed to various cadres with retrospective seniority.
18 December 2025
Secretariat protest: Govt suspends 14 arrested employees
The government has suspended 14 employees from four ministries and the Cabinet Division after police arrested and sued them under the Anti-Terrorism Act for protests at the Secretariat.
17 December 2025
Govt to provide firearm licence to candidates
The government has decided to provide personal security to individuals who played key roles in the July uprising in the wake of several shooting incidents, including the Friday attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent MP aspirant from Dhaka-8.
13 December 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.
11 December 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).
1 December 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.
29 November 2025