Public Administration Secretary Post Still Vacant Amid Speculation Ahead of Elections

With the 13th national parliamentary elections around the corner, attention is mounting within the Secretariat and the civil administration over who will be appointed as the new Public Administration Secretary.The position, crucial for ensuring a smooth and transparent election process, has drawn significant interest from political circles as well. According to ministry sources, the appointment notification could be issued either on Sunday or Monday.Meanwhile, public administration experts have advised against making the appointment based on political considerations.They emphasize that the role requires a competent, capable, and transparent official to prevent any doubts regarding the upcoming elections.The post became vacant after Senior Secretary Mokhlesur Rahman, who was serving on a contract basis, was transferred to the Planning Commission on September 21.After just 13 months in the role, he was removed from the Public Administration Ministry. Since then, Additional Secretary Dr. Abu Shaheen Asaduzzaman has been performing the duties of the Public ...

• 05 Oct 2025