Dhaka adopts lottery-based UP secretary postings

The Dhaka district administration has introduced a lottery-based posting system for Union Parishad (UP) secretaries to ensure transparency, impartiality and accountability in the transfer process.

The lottery was held on Wednesday at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office under the initiative of Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom.

According to the district administration, there are 62 sanctioned posts of UP secretaries in 61 Union Parishads under five upazilas of Dhaka district. Of these, 57 secretaries are currently serving, while five posts remain vacant.

A total of 52 serving secretaries participated in the transfer process. Among them, 45 took part in the lottery for postings within their respective upazilas. The remaining seven secretaries, whose applications and valid grounds were considered, were allowed to seek postings in other upazilas and also participated in the lottery.

The administration said four of the remaining five serving secretaries were excluded from the transfer process due to various allegations, while one was kept outside the process for administrative reasons.

Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanom said all administrative activities are being conducted according to rules and regulations to ensure transparency, accountability and good governance in public service.

“No scope has been kept for personal influence or recommendations in the transfer process of Union Parishad secretaries. The lottery-based posting system ensures equal opportunities for everyone and will further strengthen public confidence,” she said.