United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government will begin the recruitment process for vacant posts in different government offices as soon as possible to make public services more efficient and accessible. He made the remarks while replying to a supplementary question from BNP lawmaker Abul Kalam of Cumilla-9 during the Prime Minister's question-answer session in Parliament. “I would like to inform the House that there are a number of vacant posts in different government institutions. Filling these positions is important to make government activities more dynamic and to ensure services reach people more easily and efficiently,” the Prime Minister said. He said the government is giving the matter serious consideration and reviewing it with importance. “We will start the recruitment process for these vacant posts as soon as possible, Inshallah,” Tarique added. While answering a starred question originally submitted by BNP lawmaker Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas (Pabna-5), which was raised in the House by AKM Selim Reza Habib, MP from Pabna-2, the Prime Minister said the government has decided to recruit 500,000 public employees. He said recruitment activities are already underway to fill 2,879 vacant posts under the Ministry of Public Administration and its subordinate departments and agencies. The parliamentary sitting began at 3pm with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad in the chair. The first 30 minutes of the sitting were allocated for questions to the Prime Minister. Of the five starred questions listed for him, Tarique Rahman answered three and also responded to supplementary questions from lawmakers. Govt believes in balanced development Responding to a supplementary question from BNP lawmaker Anisur Rahman Talukder Khokon (Madaripur-2), the Prime Minister said the government is committed to ensuring balanced development across the country regardless of political affiliation. Referring to a recent meeting of the parliamentary business advisory committee attended by the Leader of the Opposition, Tarique said concerns were raised that some opposition lawmakers did not receive certain forms of government assistance distributed before Eid. “After the meeting, I immediately instructed the Local Government Minister and the State Minister to ensure that any opposition MPs who had not received the assistance were included without delay,” he said. Through the directive, the Prime Minister said he wanted to make it clear that the present government believes in balanced development across the country. “Just as ruling party lawmakers work for the development of their constituencies, opposition lawmakers will also receive full cooperation from the government. We will try to ensure that development activities are carried out equally in their areas as well,” he said.  

A total of 3.70 lakh positions out of 19.151 lakh government jobs remain vacant, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain said today. The minister revealed this information during a dialogue organized by the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF). Addressing a question about women lagging behind in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), the minister noted that out of 58 secretaries under Public Administration, 11 are women. Besides, there are 75 female additional secretaries, 164 female joint secretaries, 394 female deputy secretaries. Additionally, there are 658 senior assistant secretaries, seven female deputy commissioners, 151 female UNOs, and 88 female AC land officers. State Minister for Public Administration showcaused for violating electoral code of conduct “We are making progress in women empowerment, with women constituting 29 percent of government job holders,” he stated. “In the 35th BCS, 27.95% are female governments officials, in 36th BCS, the number of female officials are 26.22%, in 37th BCS, 24.37% are female officials, 26.91% female officials found in 38th BCS, the rate of female officials in 40th is 26.03% and in 41st BCS the number stands at 26.71%,” he said. In the 29th BCS, 46.81% females were appointed as government officials while the rate surpassed to 49.02% in the 42nd BCS, said the minister. The minister said, even after the cancellation of 10 percent women quota, women are getting recruitment as before. There was no disruption here. From the 40th BCS, there is no quota for women, he said, adding that the rate of women in BCS has not decreased. A total of 26-27 percent women were recommended for each BCS, he said. PM Hasina distributes 'Bangabandhu Public Administration Award to 28 officials, 2 departments   Responding to a question about allegations against 351 government officials from grade-1 to grade-9 over the past ten years, Farhad Hossain said that 41 received severe punishment and 140 received light punishment. In total, 181 officials were punished, while 170 were discharged. Regarding concerns about not maintaining policy in promotions, the minister assured, “Promotions and postings are conducted following proper policies. We have a well-ordered system. It’s important to consider various factors such as officers studying abroad under government scholarships, assignments in embassies abroad, and health issues of some officers. We take all these factors into account. BSRF president Fasih Uddin Mahtab and its general secretary Masudul Haque administered the programme. Over 3.55 lakh posts vacant in public administration: State Minister