The government has promoted 277 officials holding the rank of Senior Assistant Secretary to the post of Deputy Secretary. The Ministry of Public Administration issued two separate notifications on Monday (August 17) announcing the promotions.

The notifications were issued by Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Mohammad Nur-Alam on behalf of the President.

According to the notifications, the promoted officials have been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (Deputy Secretary) at the Ministry of Public Administration following their promotion to the post of Deputy Secretary.

The notifications further stated that if an official’s workplace has changed since the workplace mentioned in the promotion order was issued, the official must submit a joining letter mentioning the name and address of their current office or workplace.

The authorities have reserved the right to amend or cancel the promotion orders, if necessary, should any adverse or conflicting information concerning the promoted officials emerge later.

The promoted officials may submit their joining letters directly or online to the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration.

The notifications stated that the orders, issued in the public interest, will take effect immediately.