Restoring law and order hinges on the effectiveness of field administration where the DCs play a crucial role as the highest-ranking officials at the district level.

Dr Md Rafiqul Islam, a senior member of BCS (customs) cadre, and a former member, National Board of Revenue, who topped the list of successful BCS examinees (1981 batch), passed away this February 8 due to a cardiac arrest. He was 65.

The prime minister has asked the deputy commissioners to take a stand against corruption. We welcome this instruction being timely and appropriate.

Teachers of non-government educational institutions which are under monthly payment order (MPO) system will also get a salary hike according to the latest pay scale.

The government suspends an assistant commissioner of taxes (ACT) for allegedly helping taxpayers evade tax through forgery.

Dr Mohammad Mohabbat Khan talks to Amitava Kar about the importance of a professional, efficient civil service.