Local government

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Anatomy of a fall: How Bangladesh's local government was left crippled

Once politicised to serve centralised interests, Bangladesh's local government system now lies in disarray. The interim government’s reform agenda offers hope, but is it enough to revive...

Local Government Reform Commission Chairman Tofael Ahmed speaks at a views-exchange meeting in Chattogram on 29 December 2024. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Local Government Reform Commission to propose holding all elections in one day

Speakers at an event titled "Dialogue for Democratic Reconstruction on Civil Administration" organised by the Center for Governance Studies (CGS) at CIRDAP auditorium in the capital on 24 December 2024. Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Speakers for bolstering local govt system to make civil admin effective

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Bangladesh

Local Government Reform Commission invites public feedback

Eight-member local government reform commission formed  
Bangladesh

Eight-member local government reform commission formed  

National Parliament. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Parliament passes Local Govt Amendment Bill with new administrator appointment rules

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Bangladesh

Problems in local polls are with parties, not with symbols: Experts on local govt polls

LGRD Minister Mohammad Tajul Islam. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Strong local government is crucial for developing democracy: LGRD minister

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Bangladesh

PM asks local representatives to act against drugs, terrorism

File photo of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Local govt most important for elevating peoples' fate: Shahriar Alam

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What local governments need to lead

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What local governments need to lead

Lofty goals, but fragile base of local government
Analysis

Lofty goals, but fragile base of local government