764 retired officials recommended for promotion

The "Promotion Committee for Retired Officers Deprived of Promotion 2024," led by former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan, today recommended promoting 764 retired officials to various ranks, including deputy secretary, joint secretary, additional secretary, and secretary.

The "Promotion Committee for Retired Officers Deprived of Promotion 2024," led by former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan, today recommended promoting 764 retired officials to various ranks, including deputy secretary, joint secretary, additional secretary, and secretary.

The recommendations followed a review of 1,540 applications from officials who alleged being denied promotion during the Awami League's tenure. The committee's report was submitted to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus this morning.

The committee's recommendation suggested promotions for 119 officials for Secretary positions; 41 officials for Grade-1 (Secretary) status, 528 officials for additional secretary, 72 officials for joint secretary, and 4 officials for deputy secretary.

The report also noted that 13 applications were excluded as they fell outside the committee's jurisdiction.