33 Joint Secretaries Made OSD by Public Administration Ministry

The notifications, signed by Deputy Secretary Md. Touhid Bin Hasan, outlined the transfer of the 33 senior officials, who will now be temporarily relieved of their regular duties and assigned to special roles within the government. The decision is part of ongoing efforts to streamline administrative processes and optimize the functioning of the government machinery.

While the exact reasons behind this large-scale transfer were not immediately clear, such decisions are typically made to improve administrative efficiency, address issues of underperformance, or facilitate restructuring within the public administration.

The officials affected by this decision are expected to await further instructions on their new roles or assignments. This move is seen as a part of regular government personnel management practices aimed at improving service delivery and promoting transparency within the bureaucracy.

The ministry’s move is likely to have an impact on the governance structure, as joint secretaries play key roles in implementing policies and managing government departments. Their reassignment to OSD status raises questions about potential administrative reshuffles or upcoming changes in policy direction.

As of now, the government has not provided additional details on the long-term implications for these officials or the broader impact on public administration.