In a significant reshuffle within the country’s civil administration, eleven districts have been assigned new District Commissioners (DCs). The Public Administration Ministry announced the changes on Sunday, officially relieving the previous officeholders and appointing new officials to lead these districts.
All the newly appointed DCs have previously served in various ministries and departments in Dhaka at the level of Additional Secretary or equivalent. They have now been deployed to field positions to oversee district administration, local governance, and development initiatives.
The table below outlines the newly assigned District Commissioners and their prior postings:
| District | New District Commissioner | Previous Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rajshahi | Kazi Shahidul Islam | Additional Secretary, Public Administration Ministry |
| Khulna | Hure Jannat | Additional Secretary, Secondary & Higher Education Division |
| Chuadanga | Lutfun Nahar | Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Madaripur | Marzina Akter | Additional Secretary, Ministry of Finance |
| Brahmanbaria | Md. Abu Saeed | Deputy Director, Government Printing Press |
| Chandpur | Ahmed Ziauddin Rahman | Additional Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources |
| Habiganj | G.M. Sarfaraj | Additional Secretary, Cabinet Division |
| Narsingdi | Israt Jahan Keya | Additional Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| Meherpur | Shilpi Rani Roy | Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs |
| Lalmonirhat | Muha. Rashedul Haque Pradhan | Secretary, Power Development Board |
| Bandarban | Md. Saniul Ferdous | Deputy Project Director, Land Management Automation Project |
According to official sources, those previously holding these eleven district commissioner positions have been reassigned to the Public Administration Ministry for their next appointments.
This reshuffle follows an earlier set of appointments made on 15 March, when new DCs were assigned to Gazipur, Chapainawabganj, Panchagarh, Kushtia, and Netrokona districts. Government officials note that such administrative transfers are aimed at strengthening district governance, improving public service delivery, and ensuring closer oversight of local development programmes.
By bringing experienced officers from central ministries into field roles, the government aims to inject fresh perspectives and operational expertise into district administration. The newly appointed DCs are expected to coordinate with local officials, monitor development projects, maintain law and order, and ensure that government policies are implemented efficiently.
This latest round of appointments demonstrates the administration’s commitment to enhancing governance and administrative effectiveness across the country. Local residents and officials alike are anticipated to benefit from the leadership of these seasoned officers, as they assume responsibility for the day-to-day management and development priorities of their respective districts.
The Public Administration Ministry emphasises that such strategic deployments are part of broader efforts to professionalise civil administration, foster accountability, and strengthen the delivery of services to citizens at the district level.