The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a stern warning to civil servants, including administration cadre officials, against engaging in undisciplined activities amid ongoing protests over promotions to the rank of deputy secretary. The success of public administration depends on disciplined, responsible, and professional conduct by government employees. The protests began after the Public Administration Reform Commission proposed reducing the administration cadre’s quota for deputy secretary promotions from 75 percent to 50 percent, allocating the other 50 percent to officials from other cadres. The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association, representing administration cadre officials, protested the recommendation in a statement on Dec 25. Historically, the 1975 Service Act allowed for merit-based promotions, later amended to include quotas prioritising administration cadre officials.

Source: bd News24 December 31, 2024 14:02 UTC