In a significant administrative reshuffle within Bangladesh’s local government framework, Suraiya Akhtar Jahan has been officially appointed as the new Administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). The appointment was confirmed via a formal gazette notification issued by the Local Government Division on Monday, 9 February 2026.
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Strategic Leadership Transition
Ms. Jahan, a seasoned career bureaucrat currently serving as an Additional Secretary within the Local Government Division, steps into the role at a critical juncture for the capital’s northern wing. This transition follows the conclusion of the tenure of the previous administrator, Mohammad Ejaz, who was appointed on 12 February 2025 for a one-year term.
According to ministerial sources, the decision to appoint Ms. Jahan stems from the expiration of Mr. Ejaz’s mandate and a strategic move by the interim administration to maintain continuity within the civil service. Under the “Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024,” specifically Section 25(A), Sub-section (1), Ms. Jahan is authorised to exercise the full powers and executive responsibilities traditionally held by the DNCC Mayor until further notice.
Terms of the Appointment
The notification clarifies that while Ms. Jahan will wield the authority and enjoy the status associated with the mayoral office, the financial implications of the post are strictly regulated. As she is performing these duties alongside her primary role as Additional Secretary, she will not receive a full mayoral salary. Instead, she is entitled only to a standard “responsibility allowance” as per existing service rules, with no additional pecuniary benefits or perquisites.
DNCC Administrative Profile: 2025–2026
| Category | Details |
| New Administrator | Suraiya Akhtar Jahan |
| Primary Designation | Additional Secretary, Local Government Division |
| Effective Date | 9 February 2026 |
| Legal Framework | Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 |
| Predecessor | Mohammad Ejaz (Tenure: Feb 2025 – Feb 2026) |
| Remuneration | Basic Responsibility Allowance only |
Governance and Future Outlook
The Dhaka North City Corporation oversees one of the most densely populated and commercially vital sectors of the country. With the administrator now holding the executive reins, the focus is expected to remain on essential civic services, including waste management, mosquito control, and urban infrastructure projects.
This appointment reflects a broader trend of leveraging senior civil servants to bridge the gap in local governance during transitional political periods. Ms. Jahan’s experience is expected to provide the necessary stability to ensure that the city’s day-to-day operations remain undisrupted while the government prepares for future electoral or administrative shifts.