Prime Minister's Office (Bangladesh)
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| Prime Minister's Office (Bangladesh) | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Prime Minister's Office (Bangladesh) |
| Formed | 1971 |
| Jurisdiction | Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Dhaka |
| Chief1 name | Sheikh Hasina |
| Chief1 position | Prime Minister of Bangladesh |
Prime Minister's Office (Bangladesh) is the central administrative office that supports the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in policy coordination, executive oversight, and inter-ministerial communication. Located in Tejgaon and Gonobhaban complexes in Dhaka, it interfaces with ministries such as Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh), Ministry of Home Affairs (Bangladesh), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Bangladesh), and agencies including the Bangladesh Bank, Bureau of Anti-Corruption, and Bangladesh Army-affiliated bodies. The office plays a role in national initiatives like Digital Bangladesh, Vision 2021, Delta Plan 2100, and disaster response linked with Bangladesh Meteorological Department and Bangladesh Water Development Board.
Overview
The office provides administrative support to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, currently Sheikh Hasina, coordinating with institutions such as the Jatiya Sangsad, Caretaker Government (Bangladesh), Election Commission (Bangladesh), and international partners like the United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, and United States Agency for International Development. It manages liaison with security organizations like the Rapid Action Battalion, Border Guard Bangladesh, and policy bodies such as the Planning Commission (Bangladesh), National Economic Council, and Bangladesh Public Service Commission. The office also oversees ceremonial sites including Gonobhaban and maintains relations with diplomatic missions including the High Commission of India, Dhaka, Embassy of China, Dhaka, and United States Embassy, Dhaka.
History
The office traces its origins to the Provisional Government of Bangladesh formed during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and later evolved through administrations like Ziaur Rahman, Hussain Muhammad Ershad, and successive post-1990 governments. Significant periods include caretaker arrangements such as the 2006–2008 caretaker government and constitutional developments like the reintroduction of the Caretaker government debate and amendments including the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Bangladesh. The office has been central during crises including the Cyclone Sidr (2007), the Rana Plaza collapse, and the 2013 Shahbag protests, coordinating with responders like Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Bangladesh Police, and international relief agencies such as UNICEF and World Food Programme.
Organization and Structure
The Prime Minister's Office comprises offices of the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Advisers to the Prime Minister, and private secretaries drawn from the Bangladesh Civil Service and institutions like the Armed Forces Division. It houses directorates and wings that coordinate with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Planning (Bangladesh), Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh), and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Bangladesh). The cabinet cluster system links the office with cabinet committees such as the Cabinet Division (Bangladesh), National Security Council (Bangladesh), and sectoral committees on health involving the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Bangladesh) and education involving the Ministry of Education (Bangladesh) and University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
Functions and Responsibilities
Key functions include policy coordination among entities like the Ministry of Agriculture (Bangladesh), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (Bangladesh), Ministry of Industries (Bangladesh), and Ministry of Shipping (Bangladesh), oversight of national security with the Ministry of Defence (Bangladesh) and Armed Forces Division, and management of bilateral relations involving the Foreign Service (Bangladesh). The office administers national projects such as Padma Bridge, infrastructure linked to Dhaka Elevated Expressway, and urban planning with the Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation. It also supervises anti-corruption efforts interacting with the Anti-Corruption Commission (Bangladesh), legal affairs coordinated with the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, and electoral logistics with the Election Commission (Bangladesh).
Major Departments and Agencies
Agencies and departments associated with the office include the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Bangladesh Coast Guard, and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation. The office maintains oversight of public enterprises like Petrobangla, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, and regulatory bodies such as the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission. It coordinates with development partners like Japan International Cooperation Agency, Department for International Development, and European Union projects operating through ministries such as the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (Bangladesh).
Budget and Resources
Budgetary allocations for the office are included in national appropriations approved by the Jatiya Sangsad and administered through the Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh). Funding supports programs with multilateral lenders such as the Asian Development Bank and International Development Association, bilateral assistance from countries like China, Japan, and United Kingdom, and domestic resource mobilization via the National Board of Revenue. Human resources draw from the Bangladesh Civil Service cadres, technical experts from universities like University of Dhaka and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, and contracted consultants from international firms such as McKinsey & Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers engaged in public sector reform.
Notable Initiatives and Projects
The office has spearheaded initiatives including Digital Bangladesh, Vision 2021, Padma Bridge, Maitree Express bilateral engagements with Indian Railways, and climate resilience programs under Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan aligned with Paris Agreement. It has overseen social programs like VGF (Vulnerable Group Feeding), Social Safety Net schemes, and health campaigns coordinated with Bangladesh Medical Association and World Health Organization. Infrastructure projects include ports managed by Chittagong Port Authority and Matarbari Power Plant, energy deals with Chevron Corporation and Rosneft, and urban transport projects involving Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Company Limited and Kolkata Metro cooperative studies.