The Government of Bangladesh has recently appointed Dr. A. K. M. Shahabuddin as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources. The appointment, formalised on 29 January 2026, was issued through a notification signed by Jeti Pro, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Senior Appointment-1 Branch under the Ministry of Public Administration. The notification states that Dr. Shahabuddin, who has been serving as the Rector (Secretary) of the National Academy for Development Administration (NADA), has been transferred and posted to the Ministry of Water Resources as Secretary.
According to the government, the order is effective immediately in the public interest. In his new role, Dr. Shahabuddin will be responsible for formulating policies and principles concerning the country’s water resource management, climate adaptation strategies, river regulation, and irrigation systems. His tenure as Rector of NADA has been marked by notable administrative efficiency and a strong record in policy implementation, skills expected to enhance the ministry’s operational effectiveness.
Simultaneously, another notification from the Senior Appointment-1 Branch appointed Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Department of Environment, as the new Rector (Secretary) of NADA. Officials expect that these strategic administrative reshuffles will promote greater coordination and efficiency across government operations.
The details of the recent appointments are summarised in the table below:
| Name | New Position / Posting | Previous Position | Rank | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. A. K. M. Shahabuddin | Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources | Rector, National Academy for Development Administration | Secretary | 29 January 2026 |
| Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman | Rector, National Academy for Development Administration | Director General, Department of Environment | Secretary (Additional) | 29 January 2026 |
Experts suggest that these administrative transfers could inject fresh perspectives into the management of Bangladesh’s water resources and environmental conservation initiatives. Dr. Shahabuddin’s extensive administrative experience and proven policy implementation capabilities are expected to play a pivotal role in achieving the government’s objectives.
The overarching goal of these appointments is to make the Ministry of Water Resources more efficient, transparent, and adaptive to modern requirements, ensuring long-term development in water management, river regulation, and irrigation infrastructure. By strengthening leadership at key institutions, the government aims to advance sustainable water and environmental resource governance in the country.
