Dhaka: The ministry of housing and public works has initiated a groundbreaking approach by transferring 767 sub-assistant engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) through a lottery system, marking the first use of such a method to ensure transparency in the transfer process. Supervised and coordinated by additional secretary Md Sarowar Alam, this lottery-based transfer process was conducted today at the PWD Bhaban's conference room.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the ministry spokesperson emphasized that this initiative sets a new standard for transparency and impartiality in the transfers and postings within its agencies. The results of the lottery placed 317 sub-assistant engineers in various offices under the Dhaka Division, while others were distributed among Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Barishal, Sylhet, and Mymensingh divisions, receiving 133, 74, 73, 64, 44, 33, and 29 engineers respectively.
Sarowar Alam highlighted that the newly implemented lottery-based transfer system is designed to ensure transparency, impartiality, and accountability, while also introducing a modern and effective method in human resource management. Additional Chief Engineer Kazi Md Firoz Hasan noted that this initiative, a first of its kind, would significantly contribute to fostering confidence, fairness, and transparency among engineers.
The process was witnessed by PWD Chief Engineer Md Khalekuzzaman Chowdhury, joint secretaries Mohammad Mizanur Rahman and Fauzia Khan, among other concerned officials, marking a significant step towards reforming the transfer and posting procedures within the department.