The Bangladesh government has transferred and appointed 29 new deputy commissioners (DCs) across various districts, sparking renewed debate over neutrality, competence, and political loyalty within the civil administration. Critics allege that many of the new appointees are politically aligned with the ruling Awami League, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the run-up to the national election. Several officials with limited field experience, including members of the Economic Cadre, have been given key administrative roles, prompting fears of inefficiency and bias. Notably, some appointees have faced corruption allegations or have publicly expressed political affiliations on social media. Former senior bureaucrats and governance experts warn that such politically influenced appointments could undermine administrative neutrality and erode public trust during the election period, urging the Public Administration Ministry to review its selection process.