Dhaka: The government has issued a directive mandating all employees of the Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) to resume their duties immediately and abstain from engaging in unlawful activities. Authorities have warned that those in emergency sectors who continue their participation in the mass leave, known as “Gono Chuti,” risk having their leave status altered to permanent leave.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a press release from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources outlined several measures aimed at alleviating the ongoing tensions between the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) and PBS. These measures include a review of recent transfer decisions and administrative actions.
Despite the government’s efforts to mediate, a faction of employees initiated an illegal “mass holiday” on September 7. The government has urged these employees to return to their posts within a 24-hour window, noting that many have already complied, although some have encountered difficulties in doing so.
To further address issues within the organization, the government has established a high-level committee led by a former secretary. This committee is tasked with investigating allegations of corruption, specifically focusing on BREB’s procurement activities over the last five years.
In an effort to better meet the administrative and financial needs of the employees, the government is also reviewing BREB’s structural framework and updating the ‘Palli Bidyut Samity Karmachari Chakri Bidhi, 1992 (amended 2012)’. This update is intended to facilitate the fulfillment of employee demands more efficiently.