Commission proposes abolishing ‘senior secretary’ post from public admin
It recommends the appointment of a ‘principal secretary’ for coordination between departments under ministries
The Public Administration Reform Commission has recommended the abolition of 'senior secretary' post.
In its report submitted to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus today (5 February), the commission suggested reorganising ministries, creating multiple departments within them to improve efficiency.
To ensure effective coordination between these new departments, the commission recommended the appointment of a 'principal secretary'.
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The reform commission suggested that an officer currently holding the rank of 'senior secretary' can be appointed to the position of 'principal secretary'.
According to the recommendations, the posts of cabinet secretary, principal secretary, and secretary will not have a fixed pay grade or scale; instead, their salaries, allowances, and benefits will be determined by the government.
The position of senior secretary was not originally part of the fundamental structure of public administration. It was introduced through an executive order by the Awami League government on 9 January 2012. At the time, public administration professionals and experts viewed the creation of this post as a means to form a loyal group of bureaucrats and reward them.
