The Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) have been temporarily granted full financial and administrative powers of the Upazila Parishad (UP) chairmen in areas where both the chairmen and panel chairmen have been absent from their posts, according to a new government directive, reports UNB.
The move is aimed at maintaining uninterrupted public services amid a growing leadership vacuum.
An office order from the Local Government Division's Upazila-1 branch, issued on Wednesday, states that the directive is effective from August 14.
The order highlights the continuous absence of many Upazila Parishad chairmen and their deputies, despite attempts to reach them, leading to a standstill in various administrative activities and public services.
"In light of the current circumstances, it has become necessary to ensure that public services do not suffer due to the absence of key officials," the order reads, underscoring the need for temporary measures to keep local governance functional.
The recent political fallout has driven many Awami League leaders and their affiliates into hiding, including numerous Upazila Parishad chairmen who were aligned with the party.
Their absence has raised concerns about the continuity of local governance, prompting the government to take decisive action to ensure that essential services are maintained.
UNOs granted full powers where UP chairmen absent
FE Team | Published: August 16, 2024 00:14:58
UNOs granted full powers where UP chairmen absent
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