Rezaul Karim Reza :
The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), one of the largest public sector institutions in Bangladesh, is now facing severe internal unrest due to a long-standing promotion deadlock. Hundreds of engineers are frustrated and demoralized as administrative complications and court orders have left their careers in uncertainty.
According to insiders, more than 257 engineers were set to be promoted recently. However, the process was stalled following a High Court stay order after objections were raised from a group of officials known as the “Jamal Group.” As a result, a large number of senior positions remain vacant, and the gap is directly affecting project implementation across the country.
Currently, over 200 upazila engineers are carrying additional responsibilities to fill the leadership vacuum. This has slowed down many rural infrastructure and development projects, leaving both engineers and citizens frustrated.
Officials said some engineers have been waiting for promotion for more than 20 to 27 years, creating a sense of deep resentment within the organization. The ongoing dispute between the 257 officers and the Jamal Group has not only created division among colleagues but also damaged LGED’s once-strong reputation as the backbone of rural development in Bangladesh.
Stakeholders fear that if the issue is not resolved soon, the internal chaos will continue to paralyze the department and jeopardize crucial development projects nationwide. Many are urging immediate government intervention to end the deadlock and restore stability within the organization.
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