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Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh

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Within the structure of the Bangladeshi government, a Secretary serves as the administrative head of a ministry or division. The role is comparable to that of the highest-ranking officials in other government branches and is recognized as such in the hierarchy of the Bangladesh Civil Service. The
222:. The creation of this post is authorized by the government of Bangladesh, aligning with the country's administrative needs. The position is typically held by a career civil servant, predominantly from the Bangladesh Civil Service, and represents a government official of considerable seniority. 229:
or other cadres of the civil service upon attaining the required level of seniority and experience. Appointments and promotions to this position are made by the government of Bangladesh, often involving high-level decision-making bodies.
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In 1998, the government decided to keep 75% of posts of deputy secretary and 70% of posts of joint secretary for the BCS administration and the remaining posts for the officers of other cadres.
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position of Senior Secretary, created in 2012, adds an additional tier of seniority, addressing the growing complexities and demands of modern governance in Bangladesh.
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The appointment of Secretaries (including Senior Secretaries) is conducted by the
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in 1971. Initially shaped by the administrative traditions inherited from
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The role of the Secretary has evolved significantly since
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National Emblem of Bangladesh

Flag of Bangladesh
Government of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Civil Service

President

Chief Adviser

Advisory Council
Seat
Bangladesh Secretariat
Dhaka
Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
Term length
Order of precedence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Civil Service
government of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Administrative Service
Bangladesh's independence
Pakistan
British India
administration
crisis management
Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
"Appointment and conditions of service | The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh"
Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
"BCS"

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