Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain, former adviser to the Ministry of Religious Affairs under the caretaker government, has written that political transitions in Bangladesh often trigger behavioral changes within the bureaucracy. He observed that after the new government took office on February 17, 2026, several contractual secretaries were released or made officers on special duty, including the secretary of the Religious Affairs Ministry. He described this as part of a recurring pattern where bureaucratic loyalty tends to follow political power rather than institutional principles.
The article argues that such politically driven reshuffles undermine administrative neutrality and morale. Hossain recounts his experience working with professional and honest officers during his tenure, contrasting it with the tendency of some officials to align with ruling parties. He warns that prioritizing political loyalty over competence and integrity weakens state institutions and discourages merit-based governance.
He concludes that Bangladesh’s long-term stability depends on fostering a professional, ethical, and accountable bureaucracy. Strengthening training, transparency, and evaluation systems could help ensure that loyalty remains to the state and constitution, not to individuals or political groups.
ড. আ ফ ম খালিদ হোসেন প্রকাশ : ১৩ মার্চ ২০২৬, ০৮: ৩৭আপডেট : ১৩ মার্চ ২০২৬, ০৯: ৫৬ রাষ্ট্র পরিচালনার ধারাবাহিকতায় রাজনৈতিক পরিবর্তন একটি স্বাভাবিক বিষয়। গণতান্ত্রিক ব্যবস্থায় ক্ষমতার পালাবদল হয়, নতুন নেতৃত্ব আসে, নতুন নীতি নির্ধারিত হয়। কিন্তু দুঃখজনক
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