Introduction to Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy

Part I

1.1 The Academy

Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy (BCSAA) is the core training institute
for the members of Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Cadre recruited through
competitive examinations conducted by Bangladesh Public Service Commission.

The Academy offers a good number of multi-disciplinary training programs/courses

throughout the year. These include a five-month long Law and Administration Course
prominently for the newly recruited civil servants of Administration Cadre and a one-year
long Master’s program titled ‘Masters in Public Policy and Management’ (MPPM). It also
conducts research on matters related to administration, governance, management,
development etc. and publishes journals, books, magazines, souvenirs on pertinent issues.

The Academy began its journey on 21 October 1987 as an attached department under the
Ministry of Establishment (Currently it is known as Ministry of Public Administration).
The premises of the Academy used as Gazetted Officers Training Academy (GOTA) till
its renaming as the Civil Officers Training Academy (COTA) in 1977. Both GOTA and
COTA were assigned to train up the officers of all cadres of Bangladesh Civil Service.

In the beginning, the Academy used to impart training to the entry- and mid-level officers
of the BCS Administration Cadre. For quite a long time, this Academy arranged trainings
for the officers of BCS Foreign Service Cadre until the establishment of a separate Foreign
Service Academy in 1997.

Initially, the Academy started with only 8 faculty members. The number of faculty
members and support staffs presently stands at 120. The first course of the Academy was a
3-month long Law and Administration Course which was held from 21.10.87 to 30.01.88
with 57 participants from BCS Administration Cadre. Since its inception, the Academy
has offered a total of 420 long and short courses with about 11,216 participants up to
January 2018. Mr. A. Z. M. Shamsul Alam, an Additional Secretary to the government
was its first Director General.

The post of Director General was re-designated as ‘Rector’ on 31 March, 2013. At the
same time ‘Additional Director General’ was also renamed as ‘Member Directing Staff
(MDS).’

1.2 Location

The Academy is situated on 2.35 acres of land at Shahbag Avenue in the Dhaka
Metropolitan City. The location of the Academy is in the heart of the metropolis and gives
the trainees an opportunity to have access to different ministries, offices of the various
government departments, corporate bodies, universities, training institutes and other

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centres for learning and research. Participants also have opportunity to get medical
facilities from Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and Bangladesh Institute of
Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder.

Figure 01: Google Map

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1.3 Vision, Mission and Goals of the Academy

Academy sets out its vision to become a national training hub of excellence to prepare
accomplished, competent and pro-active professional civil servants. It is effectively working with
the mission to coach the young civil servants to be efficient, capable and upright. The Academy
has specific activities as its goals. The vision, mission and goals of Bangladesh Civil Service
Administration Academy have been presented in the following chart:

To become a national training hub of excellence for

Vision: accomplished competent and pro-active professional civil
servants.

To build up efficient, capable and upright civil servants through

Mission: effective training and research

 To impart professional training

 To develop the esprit de corps among the trainees
 To mould the civil servants into a disciplined and
responsive force
 To develop leadership quality among the officers
 To conduct research and publication
Goals:  To provide consultancy and advisory services to the
government on administrative and development
issues

Figure 02: Vision, Mission and Goals of the Academy

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1.4 Organogram of the Academy

The Rector, with the rank of a Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh, is the chief of
the Academy. There are posts of one Member Directing Staff (MDS), four Directors, six
Deputy Directors, four Assistant Directors, one Senior Librarian, one Librarian, one
Research Officer, one Publication Officer, one Medical Officer and one Accounts Officer
and a range of supporting staffs. While the MDS assists the Rector in overall matters, four
directors supervise four departments of the Academy. They are a) Administration, b)
Training, c) Planning and Development, and d) Information Technology. Currently, a total
of 120 officers and staffs are working in the academy.

Figure 03: Organogram of the Academy

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1.5 Resource Persons

This academy has a contingent of committed and competent faculty members. Presently,
the Academy has 23 faculty members. In addition to that, the Academy has a pool of
resource persons including professors, existing and retired civil servants, barristers,
political leaders, and eminent civil society personalities.

1.6 Offered Courses and Participants

The Academy offers various types of courses to the junior-and the mid-level officers of
BCS (Administration) and other cadres, especially the Foundation Training Course.
Participants range from Assistant Commissioners/Assistant Secretaries to Deputy
Secretaries. Besides, the Academy offers a one year long master’s degree in Public Policy
and Management in collaboration with the Northern University. The following Table gives
a brief on the courses conducted by the Academy:

Table 01: Courses offered by the Academy

Sl. Name of the course Duration Participants

No
01 Law and Administration 05 Assistant Commissioners & Executive
Course months Magistrates
02 Foundation Training 06 Entry level officers of different BCS
Course months Cadre
03 Development 04 Newly promoted Deputy Secretaries of
Administration and weeks different cadres excluding the BCS
Management Course (Administration) Cadre
04 Computer Course 04 Assistant Commissioners/ Senior
weeks Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
05 English Language Course 04 Assistant Commissioners/ Senior
weeks Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
06 Course for the Executive 02 Executive Magistrates of different levels
Magistrates weeks
07 Construction Inspection 01 Assistant Commissioners/ Senior
and Monitoring Course week Assistant Commissioners / Assistant
Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
08 Orientation Course for 02 Fit-listed Upazila Nirbahi Officers.
Fit-listed U.N.O.s weeks
09 Public Relation 02 Assistant Commissioners/ Senior
Management Course weeks Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
10 Public Procurement 02 Assistant Commissioners/ Senior
Management Course weeks Assistant Commissioners / Assistant
Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries

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 11 Intermediate course on 01 Faculty of BCS Administration
Public Administration and week Academy and officer‘s of MoPA
Public Finance
12 Master‘s degree in Public 01 Members of BCS (Administration)
Policy and Management year Cadre who have completed 10 years of
(MPPM) service
13 Project Management 01 Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Course Week Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
14 Building Inspection & 03 Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Monitoring Course Weeks Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
15 Course on Budget 04 Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Management and Audit Weeks Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
Disposal
16 Course on Etiquette and 01 Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Manner Week Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
17 Innovation in Public 04 Assistant Commissioners/ Assistant
Service Weeks Secretaries to Deputy Secretaries
18 Orientation Course for the 01 Spouse of Deputy Commissioner and
Spouse of Deputy Week Additional Deputy Commissioner
Commissioner and
Additional Deputy
Commissioner

Apart from the above courses the Academy also organizes

a) workshops/seminars on different aspects of Law, Administration and

Management
b lecture programs for senior members of the BCS (Administration) Cadre on
) topics of national and international importance, and

c) special training and orientation course for different level of government

officers as and when assigned by the government.

1.7 Training Methods in the Academy

The Academy is keen to maintain the effectiveness of training programs. Designs of both
short and long term training courses are constantly reviewed, improved and tailored to
meet the institutional needs and goals. The methods followed are based on more practical
work than theoretical discourses. Attachment with different organizations and training
institutions and study tours are arranged for the participants. There are some variations in
the training method based on the nature and the purpose of the training course. With some
exceptions, the academy generally follows the following methods: (a) Lecture, (b)
Participatory discussion, (c) Case study, (d) Role-play, (e) Workshop/Seminar, (f) Field Visit,
(g) Brain storming, (h) Simulation, (i) Games, etc.

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The Academy analyzes the training methods of similar training academies and updates its
own training methods accordingly. The academy is successfully maintaining
regional/Asian standard in this regard.

1.8 Facilities

1.8.1 Physical Facilities

The Academy is well equipped with various types of physical facilities for conducting
state of the art training programs. It has two multi-storied buildings with modern facilities.
The First Multi-storied building posses the library, dormitories, indoor games room and
auditorium. The eight-storied new building started functioning in 2001. It contains class
rooms, computer lab, mock trial room, syndicate room, reception, dining hall, medical
center, power station, VIP dining room, syndicate room, examination hall, dormitory,
guest room, Rector’s and others’ offices, etc. With these facilities, BCSAA has the ability
to run 3 to 4 courses (including short courses) at a time. The following Table shows floor-
wise distribution of facilities in the Main and First Multi-storied building:

Table 02: Floor-wise distribution of facilities in First Multi-storied building

Floor Facilities
Ground Floor Reception, dining hall, kitchen and executive dining hall
1st Floor Rector’s office, office accommodation for other officers,
conference room with video conferencing facilities and Store
2nd Floor Classrooms, syndicate rooms and office accommodation
3rd Floor Classrooms, computer lab, syndicate rooms and office
accommodation
4th Floor Syndicate rooms, mock trial room and examination halls
5th Floor Dormitory for female
6th Floor Dormitory for female
7th Floor Multipurpose Usage
8thFloor Syndicate, Language Lab, Guest and for Multipurpose rooms
9th to 14th Floor Dormitory and Multipurpose Usage

Table 03: Floor-wise distribution of facilities in Main building

Floor Facilities
Ground Floor Medical Centre, Gymnasium, Library, auditorium
1st Floor Dormitory, Class room, Library
2nd Floor Dormitory, Recreational room, Computer Lab
3rd Floor Dormitory, Indoor games
4th Floor Dormitory

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1.8.2 Library Facilities
The Academy has a very rich library. It contains more than 45 thousand books on Law,
Public Administration, Diplomacy, Economics, Management, Sociology, Humanities,
Theology, Environment, and Literature and so on. As part of training programs, the
participants are attached to the library from time to time for study, research and group
work. The library remains open from 8:30 am to 9 pm during the course. The trainees can
use the library as well as borrow books.

1.8.3 Computer Lab and IT Facilities

There are one computer lab and one cyber centre in the academy. The computer lab is
situated on the 3rd floor of the new building. Wi-Fi connection is also available in
classrooms and dormitories.

1.8.4 Language Lab Facilities

The Academy sets up a state-of-the-art language lab to enhance the English language skill
of the participants. It is situated on the 8 th floor of the new building and can accommodate
40 participants at a time.

1.8.5 Recreational Facilities

The Academy has recreation rooms equipped with a colour TV, Cassette Player etc. The
trainees are provided with musical instruments including harmonium, tabla, guiter etc.
These are used for rehearsal and stage performance during cultural shows. Participants can
enjoy video films supplied from the library. They are encouraged to organize and
participate in various kinds of cultural and literary activities.

1.8.6 Medical/Clinical Facilities

The Academy is run by a qualified doctor and it maintains a small clinic with limited
medical facilities. Participants are given free medical consultation, prescriptions and
limited medical care. The participants are entitled to have medical prescription free of
charge and can get some common medicines that are available at the clinic, especially on
emergency basis. However, the medical facilities can only meet the primary needs or
minor cuts and injuries. The clinic provides ambulance services on payment in case of
serious illness.

1.9 Research and Publication

The Academy has a research and publication wing. It has published 14 volumes of annual
academic journal titled ‘Bangladesh Journal of Administration and Management’. Over
the years the academy also published few books and conducted research on gender,
training, governance, and cultural issues.

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1.10 National and International Linkages

Bangladesh Civil Service Training Academy (BCSAA) maintains good relations with
other training academies and institutions of the country. Besides, it exchanges cooperation
in training programs with prestigious institutions in abroad. This collaboration with
foreign institutions contributes to capacity building of the academy.

National Level:

 Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC)

 Land Administration Training Centre (LATC)
 National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD)
 Bangladesh Institute of Administration and Management (BIAM)
 National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM)
 Foreign Affairs Training Institute (FATI)
 Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)

International Level:

 Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

 Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), India
 Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), India
 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan
 Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Korea
 Chinese Academy of Governance (CAG), China
 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

1.11 Future Plan

Capacity enhancement in:

 Class room capacities

 Updating of organogram
 Collaboration with other national and international organizations for higher
studies
 Construction of walkway
 Establishing swimming pool facilities
 Construction of international centre
 Conduction of On-line Courses
 Updating of training modules and curriculums
 Modern evaluation mechanism

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 Part II

Orientation Course for Fit- Listed UNOs

2.1 Introduction
Training is an effective tool to widen knowledge and improve skill of the administrators.
With the advancement of time and technology, new ideas and concepts are being
incorporated in management every day. The potential of mid-level managers working in
the field needs to be exposed to the new vision and ideas regarding administration and
management at the grass-root level. Moreover, democratic practice in the country demands
a culture of democratic value in administration and management. To respond to the current
demand, the administrators should act as facilitators. It is also thought that the knowledge
and experience of the mid-level officers have to be further sharpened and updated. With
this end in view, the B.C.S. Administration Academy organizes the and Orientation
Course for the Fit-Listed U.N.O.s.

2.2 Objective of the Course

The objective of the orientation course is to enable the officers to run the Upazila
Administration with -
a) Competence, updated ideas, vision, knowledge and skill so that they can run the
administration with confidence;
b) A pro-poor attitude so that they can provide service to the poor people at the time
of their need;
c) Sufficient knowledge of the field administration;
d) Ideas of the structure and functions of Upazila Parishad & Monthly Committee of
Upzila Parishad;
e) A feeling of importance of co-ordination and good inter-personal relationship;
f) Awareness about GO-NGO relation, information technology, constitutional
obligation, land management, financial management as well as development
administration etc.

2.3 Course Management Team

All courses of the Academy are conducted under the overall supervision of the Rector. The
Rector holds review meetings and works with the faculty members to assess the impact of

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the course on trainees. He also meets different groups of participants in order to get
feedback from them. The Adviser of the course provides necessary advice to conduct it
successfully. The Course Director is directly responsible for the management of the entire
course. The Course Coordinator assists the Course Director. The course management team
is responsible for selecting the guest speakers and managing class room environment,
coordinating with the participants on different day-to-day matters, supplying hand-outs,
etc. All the faculty members and staff of the Academy assist the course management team
in conducting the course smoothly.

2.4 Manager of the Day

Participants of this course are also involved in the Course Management Team activities. A
‘Manager of the Day’ is nominated from among the trainees by rotation. She/he performs
the following duties.
a. Receives the guest speakers of the day, gives vote of thanks to him/her on behalf of
the participants at the end of each session and sees him/her off.
b. Renders all co-operation regarding participant’s punctuality and discipline during
sessions.
c. Reports about the daily sessions to the Course Management,
d. Coordinates with the participants regarding that day’s activities, etc.

2.5 Resource Persons

Resource persons for this training course are selected from a pool of professional speakers
belonging to the following categories-
 Specialists, professional and academics in their respective fields.
 Experienced civil servants from the public sector.
 Faculty members of the Academy.

2.6 Evaluation Process

The training courses are evaluated individually and comprehensively. Following the
requirements of the Public Administration Training Policy, the entire process of evaluation
is a two-way approach. Concurrently, the Academy evaluates the trainees and the trainees
evaluate the training programs and the performance of the resource persons. The
Evaluation section of the Academy formulates the modality and framework of this
evaluation.

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2.7 Evaluation of Trainees’ Overall Performance
Trainees are evaluated on the basis of their overall performance. The Academy sets scores
for different activities like academic achievement, discipline, punctuality, presentation
skill, cultural activities and leadership, etc. Component-wise weight for the final
evaluation is as following:
Sl. Method of Evaluation Marks
01. Written Test 50
02. Presentation 20
03. Class Attendance 10
04. Discipline 10
05. Class Participation 10
Total 100

Provided, if the behavior of a participant is found unbecoming of an officer or a

gentleman, 20% marks shall be deducted from his/her overall marks obtained as a penalty.

2.7.1 Performance Rating and Grading

The overall performance of the trainees is graded numerically on the basis of the total
marks obtained by them individually. The gradation system has been shown in the
following Table:
Percentage of total score (%) Grade (Standard)
90% -and above A++ (Outstanding)
80% -below 90% A+ ( Excellent)
70%- below 80% A (Very Good)
60% -below 70% B+ ( Good)
50% -below 60% B ( Average)
Below 50% Failed

On the basis of obtained marks first three of the trainees with the ranked as 'First',
'Second'' and 'Third' will be selected. The Academy selects the best performer from among
the participants based on his/her overall performance. The best performer is awarded with
the Best Trainees award.

2.7.2 Evaluation of the Course by the Trainees

2.7.2.1 Evaluation of the Course

The trainees evaluate the courses, topics and performance of the speakers through a
structured questionnaire. The trainees can express their opinions without any reservation

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on the course. They are encouraged to provide suggestion for the improvement of the
course.

2.7.2.2 Evaluation of Resource Persons

The trainees evaluate the resource persons separately by the prescribed “Speakers’
Evaluation Sheet” on the basis of the following criteria:
a. Knowledge of the subject;
b. Ability to present ideas clearly;
c. Ability to actively involve participants;
d. Ability to handle questions from the participants; and
e. Ability to manage time.
The rating against each of the above items ranges between 1 and 5 marks. The evaluation
section of the Academy collects the forms filled in by the trainees and compile and
analyze them. The Academy subsequently apprises the trainers/speakers formally about
their level of performance as evaluated by the trainees.

2.7.3 Medium of Instructions

English will be the medium of instruction for conducting the sessions, Participants are also
expected to converse in English in classroom. However, Bangla may be used if the nature
of the activities demands so.

2.7.4 Use of mobile phone

Use of mobile phone in the class room is strictly prohibited. The participant using mobile
phone in the class room will be expelled from the course. The expulsion will be reported
to Ministry of Public Administration for taking disciplinary action.

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2.8 Course Contents
The participants will be requested to report to BCSAA during the afternoon prior to actual training
commencement date. The course contents have been grouped in six modules. These
modules are aimed at achieving the course objectives. Field trip will also be organized to
orient the participants with the Upazila Administration. Details of the modules are given
below:

Module 01: Introduction to Upazila Administration Total Sessions: 10

Code No. Topics Session

101-102 Administration, Structure and functions of Upazila Parishad. 02
103 Role of UNO in Upazila Administration in Monitoring 01
Development Activities
104 Functions of Union Parishad 01
105-106 Relationship between Civil Servants and Public Representatives 02
107-108 Relation of UNO with other Nation Building Departments and 02
NGOs
109-110 Working Plan for an Upazila Administration 02

Module 02: Office Management Total Sessions: 06

Code No. Topics Session

201-202 Art of Conducting Meeting at Upazila Level 02
203-204 Office Inspection & Report writing 02
205-206 Writing of Letters and Minutes 02

Module 03: Development Administration and Management Total Sessions: 12

Code No. Topics Session

301-302 Stress & Crisis Management 02
303-304 Disaster Management 02
305-306 Management of Educational Institution, Public Examination 02
307-308 SDG-Sustainable Development Goal 02
309-310 Social Safety Net Programs of the Govt. 02

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 311-312 Conflict Resolution/ Negotiation Techniques. 02

Module 04: Laws and Rules Total Sessions: 08

Code No. Topics Session

401-402 Modernization & Digitalization of Land Management 02
403 Khas Land Management & Responsibility of UNO 01
404 Vested and Abandoned Property 01
405-406 Adarsha Gram/Planned Human Settlement/Rehabilitation of 02
Climate Victims
407-408 Sairat Mahal 02
Hat/Bazar Management

Module 05: Financial & Local resource Management Total Session: 08

Code No. Topics Session

501-502 Upazila Parishad Budget & Local Resource Mobilization 02
503-504 ADP of Upazila Parishad and Development Project 02
505-5-6 Financial Rules Related to Upazila Parishad. 02
507-508 Drawing & Disbursing Responsibility of UNO/ Audit objection 02
& instigation

Module 06: Laws and Rules of Upazila Parishad Total Session: 14

Code No. Topics Session

601-602 Prevention Measures under CrPC, PRB and all relevant laws 02
603-604 Prevention of Eve Teasing, Prevention of Child Marriage 02
605-606 National Integrity Strategy 02
607-608 The Mobile Court Act, 2009 02
609-610 PDR Act and Certificates Procedures 02
611-614 PPR-2008 and PPA-2006 04

Extension Lecture: Lecture on Contemporary and Relevant issues

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3.1 Faculty Members
Sl. Name & Designation Contact Number
Office Mobile and Email
01. Md. Mosharaf Hossain 55165901 rector@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Secretary to the Government Fax:
Rector 55165922
02. Md. Zafar Iqbal ndc 55165903 01711594179/55076077 (Res)
Additional Secretary mds@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Member Directing Staff
03. Dr. Pear Mohammad 55165907 01711903603
Joint Secretary directorit@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Director (Information & Technology)
04. Dr. Shah Alam 55465906 01715134365/ 55093457(Res)
Joint Secretary directorpd@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Director (Planning & Development)
05. Saleh Ahmed Mujaffor 55165905 01715200386
Joint Secretary directortraining@bcsadminacademy.gov.b
Director (Training) d
06. A. K. M. Sohel 55165904 01711646667
Deputy Secretary directoradmin@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Director (Administration)
07. Dr. Ahmed Ullah 55165915 01712556864
Deputy Secretary ahmed_ullah2001@yahoo.com
Deputy Director (P&D)
08. Towhidul Islam 55165909 01744368245
Deputy Secretary ddtraining@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Deputy Director (Training)
09. Dr. Rahima Khatun 55165910 01746302476
Deputy Secretary ddrp@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Deputy Director (Research & Pub.)
10. Md Abu Aowal 55165913 01552360979
Deputy Secretary ddadmin@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Deputy Director (Administration)
11 Dr. Mohammad Kamruzzaman 55165916 01715375590/7273707 (Res)
Deputy Secretary kamrumilonibs@yahoo.com
Deputy Director (D&E) ddde@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
12 Md. Tariqul Islam 55165910 01716858728
Senior Assistant Secretary ddadmin@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Programmer
12. Md. Mahmudul Haque 55165919 1715594587
Senior Assistant Secretary adtraining@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
Assistant Director (Training)
13. Md. Abdul Malek 55165920 01711948873
Senior Assistant Secretary malek30dueng@gmail.com
Publication Officer
14. Ms. Tasmia Jaigirder 01717635926
Senior Assistant Secretary (attached) tasmia41@yahoo.com
15. Ms. Shafia Akter Shimo 55165921 01815257750
Senior Assistant Secretary shafia.shimo@gmail.com
Assistant Director (D&E)
16 Md. Minhazur Rahman 55165921 01716589439
Assistant Secretary div.minhaz@gmail.com
Assistant Director (Administration)
17. Lamia Saiful 55165919 01711082494
Assistant Secretary orine_dis@yahoo.com
Research Officer
18 Md. Mushfiqur Rahman 55165918 01718030687
Assistant Secretary mushfiq0013@gmail.com
Assistant Director (Service)
19 Hossain Mohammed Hye Joki 55165912 01911666703
Assistant Secretary Joki_53@yahoo.com
PS to Rector

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 Sl. Name & Designation Contact Number
Office Mobile and Email
20 Dr. Mst. Saifun Nahar 55165924 01717642502
Medical Officer saifunprs@gmail.com
medicalofficer@bcsadminacademy.gov.bd
21 Mohammad Hossain 55165923 01740634959
Accounts Officer accountsofficer@bcsadminacademy.gov.b
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3.2 A brief of the Faculty Members

Md. Mosharaf Hossain was born on 25 December 1959 in Brahmanbaria district. In his
educational career, he obtained Honors and Master’s degree from Department of
Geography, Jagannath University College, Dhaka. An officer of the Bangladesh Civil
Service 1985 batch, Mr Hossain joined the service in 1988 as Assistant Commissioner.
Since then, he has been working in different important positions in the field administration
and Secretariat for more than 30 years.
A member of BCS Administration cadre, Mr Md. Mosharaf Hossain, in his
eventful career, served in various capacities encompassing Assistant Commissioner and
Magistrate in Kishorganj & Kotiadi, Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Housing and
Public works, Senior Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources,
Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Power Division. He also
worked as Private Secretary to the State Minister, Ministry of Power Energy & Mineral
Resources and as Upazila Nirbahi Officer in Baghaichari, Rangamati. After being
promoted to the rank of Deputy Secretary in 2006, Mr Hossain worked in the Ministry of
Finance, Ministry of Agriculture for more than two years before he was appointed as
Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate in Munshiganj district in March 2009. He
also served Ministry of Agriculture as Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary for a
period of more than five years.
Mr Md. Mosharaf Hossain was made Secretary-in-charge to the Government on 11
April 2018 before joining Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy on 7 May
2018 as the Rector. During the year 2015-16 Mr Hossain served as the Secretary General
of the Bangladesh Administrative Service Association, and currently, he is serving as one
of the vice-presidents of the association. He was elected as the convener of the BCS 1985
Forum and served the forum from 1992 to 2007. Presently Mr Hossain has been working
as the President of the Forum since 2007. Mr Hossain was the member of the Adhoc
committee, Viqarunnisa Noon school & college during the period of 2011-14. He has been
an active contributor to various activities of the Officers’ Club, Dhaka since 1996 and was
elected as the member of the Executive Committee of Officers Club, Dhaka, in the year
2014-15. Mr Md. Mosharaf Hossain is a life member of JICA alumni association. He is
also involved in various cultural and philanthropic activities as Vice Chairman of
Brahmanbaria District Association and vice-president of cultural organization ‘Benuka’.

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 While discharging Government responsibility, Mr Hossain visited more than thirty
countries across the world including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand,
USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Morocco, UK, Russia, Germany, Belarus, Turkey,
Ukraine, Brazil, Kenya, Hong Kong, South Africa, China, India, Netherland, Belgium,
France, Italy, Canada, Philippines and Vietnam.
In his personal life, Mr Hossain is happily married to Ms Jesmin Ara, a successful
women entrepreneur. He is the proud father of two daughters and a son. His eldest
daughter has completed her MBBS degree from Ibrahim Memorial Medical College,
Dhaka; and his son is studying at the University of British Columbia, Canada. His
youngest daughter is a twelfth-grade student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College.

Md Zafar Iqbal ndc is an Additional Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh and

presently working as Member Directing Staff (MDS) in the BCS Administration
Academy. Since his joining the civil service in the year 1989 as an Assistant
Commissioner in Khulna Divisional Commissioner's Office Mr. Zafar Iqbal has been
serving in the Bangladesh Civil Service in different capacities. Mr Iqbal worked as Sr.
Asst. Secretary in Economic Relations Division, Deputy Secretary and Joint Secretary in
Ministry of Public Administration (MoPA). Before joining this Academy he worked in
Anti-Corruption Commission as Director General.
Mr. Iqbal worked in ERD and got himself actively engaged in streamlining
Development assistance and participating in loan negotiations with bilateral and
multilateral Development Partners, mainly the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He
worked in JBIC (Japan Bank for International Cooperation) as Senior Program Officer and
also worked in JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), the largest bilateral
Development Partner to Bangladesh as Senior Program Manager.
Mr. Zafar Iqbal attained his Graduation with Honours and Master degree in
Accounting from Dhaka University. He studied Business Administration and completed
MBA (with major in Finance) from the IBA, Dhaka University. Mr Iqbal did Graduation
Certificate course in Development Economics from Australian National University
(ANU), Canberra and completed his Master degree in Economics from University of
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Mr Zafar Iqbal underwent courses on
Development Administration in the Bradford University, UK and Duke University, USA.
Lately, Mr. Iqbal completed his NDC course from National Defense College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dr. Pear Mohammad is the Joint Secretary to the government and working as Director
(Information Technology) of the Academy. He is a member of the BCS (Administration)
Cadre belonging 10th batch. He studied Agriculture at Honors and Masters Levels at
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. He earned his MS and PhD Degrees in
Horticulture from Ehime University, Japan. His area of interest includes Morality,
Punctuality and Service delivery.

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Dr. Shah Alam is the Joint Secretary to the government and Director (Planning and
Development) of the Academy. He is a member of the BCS (Administration) Cadre
belonging 10th batch. He studied Soil Science at Honours and Masters Level at the
University of Dhaka. He earned his PhD and Post Doctorate in Agro Environmental
Science from Iwate University, Japan. His area of interest includes environment and
disaster management, renewable energy, natural resource management and biodiversity.
Saleh Ahmed Mujaffor is the Joint Secretary to the government and Director (Training)
of the Academy. He is a member of the BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 13 th batch.
He earned his Bachelor and Masters in International Relations from the University of
Dhaka. His area of interest includes public procurement management, environment and
disaster management, administrative rules and procedures of Bangladesh govenment.

A K M Sohel is the Deputy Secretary to the government and Director (Administration) of

the Academy. He is a member of the B.C.S (Administration) Cadre belonging 15 th batch.
He obtained Masters with Honours in Economics from Jahangirnagar University. He also
obtained MA in Governance & Development from BRAC University, Dhaka. His area of
interest includes basic economics, development economics, stress management and art of
speaking. He was awarded gold medal in National Level Recitation and Debate
Competition, 1983.

Dr. Ahmed Ullah is Deputy Secretary to the government who serving as Deputy Director
(Planning and Development) of this Academy. He is a member of the B.C.S (Administration)
Cadre belonging 20th batch. He completed his first masters in Accounting from the University of
Dhaka. Then he obtained a second masters in Public Policy from National Graduate Institute for
Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo. Latter, he earned PhD in Economics from University of Canberra,
Australia. He is also a fellow (FCMA) of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of
Bangladesh (ICMAB).

Towhidul Islam is the Deputy Secretary to the government and Deputy Director
(Training) of the Academy. He is a member of the BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging
21st batch. He earned Master’s Degree in Bengali Literature from the University of Dhaka.
His area of interest includes government rules and regulations. He is also interested in
recitation and music.

Dr. Rahima Khaton is the Deputy Secretary to the government and Deputy Director of
the Academy. She is a member of the BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 22 nd batch.
She obtained MSc in Physics from the University of Dhaka. Latter, she earned PhD in
Environmental Material Science from Hokkaido University, Japan. She is interested in

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environment friendly materials and energy policy. She achieved National Primary
Education Award 2015 and Public Administration Award 2016.

Md Abu Aowal is the Deputy Secretary to the government and Deputy Director of the
Academy. He is a member of the BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 24 th batch. He
completed BSS and MSS in Social Welfare from the University of Dhaka. His area of
interest includes government rules and regulations. He is also interested in literature and
music.

Dr. Mohammad Kamruzzaman is the Deputy Secretary to the government and Deputy
Director (Documentation and Evaluation) of the BCS Administration Academy. He is a
member of the BCS (Administration) 24 th batch. He completed Bachelor of Science and
Master of Science from the Department of Statistics from Jahangirnagar University. Later,
he obtained PhD in Statistics with the title of “Child Mortality and its Impact on
Reproductive Pattern in Bangladesh” from Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) in
Rajshahi University. His area of interest includes Research Methodology. Project
Management, Demography, Reproductive Health and Woman & Children affairs.

Tariqul Islam is a member BCS (Administration) Cadre of BCS 24 th Batch. He is now

serving as Programmer at BCS Administration Academy. He did his graduation in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) from BIT, Rajshahi (Now, RUET). He also
did Master of Advanced Engineering Management (AEM) from Bangladesh University of
Engineering and Technology (BUET). He did MSc in Development Studies from London
South Bank University (LSBU), London, UK. His area of interest in Electrical &
Electronic Engineering, Computer Software & Hardware, Communication System,
Qualitative & Quantitative Management, TQM, Cotemporary Development Issues, Macro
& Micro Economic Development, Migration issues, Land Management, Rural
Development, Social Safety Net program, Primary Education System etc.

Md Mahmudul Hoque is the Assistant Director (Training) of this Academy and a

member of BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 29 th Batch. He earned his Bachelor and
Masters in International Relations from the University of Dhaka. Later he obtained
Norwegian Masters in Journalism, Media and Communication with NORAD Scholarship.
He also pursued Master of Arts in Governance and Development at the Institute of
Development Studies (IDS) in the UK with Chevening Scholarship. He won Rector’s
Medal in both Law and Administration Course held in this Academy and Foundation
Training Course held in BPATC. His area of interests includes Governance and
Development, Tobacco Control, Poverty and Development, International Relations, Film

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and Visual Studies, Photography, Human Rights Issues, Media and Communication,
Sports Journalism and Reflective Practices.

Md Abdul Malek is the Publication Officer of this Academy. He is a member of BCS

(Administration) Cadre belonging 30th Batch. He did his Honours & Masters in English
from Dhaka University.

Tasmia Jaigirdar is the Senior Assistant Secretary (Attached) of this Academy. She is a
member of BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 30 th Batch. She did his BBA and MBA
in Marketing from Dhaka University.

Shafia Akter Shimo is the Senior Assistant Secretary and Assistant Director
(Documentation and Evaluation) of this Academy. She is a member of BCS
(Administration) Cadre belonging 30th Batch. She did her BSS and MSS in Social
Welfare from Dhaka University.

Md. Minhazur Rahman is the Assistant Director ( Admin) of this Academy and a
member of BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 30 th Batch. He did his Bachelor degree
in BSC in Textile Engineering from Daffodil International University. Later on he took
part in the post graduate diploma in Economics Course at the University of Nottingham,
UK. He is interested in contemporary issues regarding Bangladesh.

Lamia Saiful is the Research Officer of this Academy and a member of BCS
(Administration) Cadre belonging 31st Batch. She earned her Bachelor Degree of Business
Administration in Finance from DarulIhsan University. She is particularly interested in
Research and Finance.

Md. Mushfiqur Rahman, Assistant Director (Service) in this Academy is a member of BCS
(Administration) Cadre belonging 31st Batch. He completed his Honours & Masters degree
in Statistics from Dhaka University.

Hossain Mohammed Hye Joki is the Private Secretary to the Rector of BCS
Administration Academy. He is a member of BCS (Administration) Cadre belonging 33 rd
Batch. He did his B Pharm and MS in Pharmaceuticals Science from Jahangirnagar
University. His area of interest includes ICT, Innovation and

Dr. Mst. Saifun Nahar is the Medical Officer of the Academy. She is the member of the BCS
(Health) Cadre belonging 27th batch. She completed MBBS from Islam Medical College and
Hospital. She is doing FCPS Part-2 and particularly interested in Gynecology.

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Mohammad Hossain is the Accounts Officer of this Academy. He completed his BA
Pass and MA from National University.

3.3 List of Nominated Participants of Orientation Course for Fit-Listed UNOs

Sl. Name and Designation Mobile No. Email No.

1. Bibi Khadiza (17156) 01777503427 bkhadiza31@gmail.com
Senior Assistant Secretary, Finance Division
2. Nafisa Akhter (17158) 01710772797 mishu_nafiza@yahoo.co
AC(L), Kalihati, Tangail m
3. Tapti Chakma (17159) 01840025084 ataptichakma@yahoo.co
Senior Assistant Commissioner, DC Office Dhaka m
4. Shafikur Redwan Arman Shakil (17161) 01817713790 leoarm1@gmail.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Chittagonj
5. Ganapati Ray (17163) 01721785836 roygp_dvm@yahoo.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Rangpur
6. Md. Mehedi Hasan (17164) 01912930592 marif_1373@yahoo.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Dhaka
7. Mehruba Islam (17165) 01915630825 mehruba85@yahoo.com
SAC, Div Comm Office Dhaka
8. Sarder Mostafa Shahin (17166) 01774415480 smsshahindu@yahoo.co
UNO, Kaliganj, Satkhira m
9. Tanvir-Al-Nasif (17167) 01911317737 perplexshisir@gmail.co
AC(L), Gajipur Sadar m
10. Jadob Sarker (17172) 01738313663 sarkerjadob@gmail.com
Deputy Manager, BEZA, PMO
11. Manirul Hassan (17174) 01913379418 manirul.hassan@gmail.c
SAC, DC Office Sunamganj om
12. Atiqul Islam (17175) 01711127721 atikdu59@gmail.com
AC(L) Cantonment Circle, Dhaka
13. Md. Tanvir Hasan Ruman (17176) 01752369292 th_ruman@yahoo.com
Deputy Manager, BEZA, PMO
14. Md. Al-Muktadir Hossain (17177) 01755628173 mukta17178@gmail.co
SA , DC Office Bagerhat m
15. A. H. M. Ariful Islam (17180) 01713639461 alin_23du@yahoo.com
AC(L), Moulovibazar Sadar, Moulovibazar
16. Sabrina Sultana (17184) 01716919176 sabrina.mished@gmail.c
AC(L), Rupsha, Khulna om
17. Most Shahina Akter (17185) 01675660339 shahina.ac@gmail.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Sylhet
18. Mst Tahmina Akter (17186) 01716994817 tahminaa7@gmail.com
SAC, DC Office Habiganj
19. A. K. M. Saiful Alam (17187) 01717504035 saifulalam31@yahoo.co
RDC, DC Office Comilla m
20. Sheikh Jobaer Ahmed (17188) 01711971262 jobaer04@gmail.com
SAC, Div Comm Office Chittagonj
21. Shanzida Begum (17189) 01727327986 shanzida_begum@gmail

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Sl. Name and Designation Mobile No. Email No.
Deputy Director, NILG .com
22. Jesmin Sultana (17190) 01723137884 jesmin1411@yahoo.com
AC(L), Akhaura, Bramanbaria
23. Zahidur Rahman (17191) 01732785837 Zahid.gdf@gmail.com
SAC, DC Office Bandarban
24. Shikh Shamsul Arefin (17192) 01717511663 rajib208@yahoo.com
APD, Enhancement of Training Capasity of BPATC
25. Mahmoda Akter (17193) 01717716853 amahmuda12@gmail.co
AC(L), Katowali Circle, Dhaka m
26. Rumuna Tanjin Antara (17195) 01710894979 tanjin.islampur@gmail.c
Deputy Manager, BEZA, PMO om
27. A T M Farhad Chowdhury (17197) 01716563250 farhad1702@yahoo.com
AC(L), Narsingdi Sadar, Narsingdi
28. Mohammad Ullah (17198) 01713174311 md.ulah@gmail.com
AC(L), Tungipara, Gopalganj
29. Nilufa Akter (17201) 01722730966 nilufa300682@gmail.co
AC(L), Sherpur Sadar, Ssherpur m
30. Shajia Afroz (17203) 01712815044 afrozshajia@yahoo.com
Deputy Director, NILG
31. Masud Ul Alam (17204) 01716411324 masud31jessore@gmail.
DD, Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariats com
32. Prottoy Hasan (17205) 01755442954 hasan_ceb@yahoo.com
AC(L), Narayanganj Sadar, Narayanganj
33. Md. Zakir Hossain (17207) 01717561802 zakir_332@yahoo.com
AC(L), Bhairab, Kishoreganj
34. Md. Abdur Rafiul Alam (17208) 01712467755 rafiulalam12@gmail.co
AC(L) Gobindaganj, Gaibandha m
35. Md. Munibur Rahman (17209) 01719458921 rahmanmunib31@gmail.
Executive Magistrate, BRTA, Dhaka com
36. Mondip Gharai (17210) 01711067820 mon62elite@gmail.com
APD, Local Govt Sahayata Project, Dhaka
37. Md Rasel Miah (17211) 01913027976 russelir@yahoo.com
AC(L) Bheramara, Kustia
38. Md. Shyful Islam (17213) 01718313206 shyful1982@gmail.com
LAO, DC Office Mymensingh
39. Md. Saiful Islam Majumder (17214) 01716625083 m_saiful2004@yahoo.co
AC(L) Hossenpur, Kishoreganj m
40. Shahina Sabnam (17215) 01777890628 lopa_eco@yahoo.com
AC(L) Bondor, Narayanganj
41. Md Nabirul Islam (17216) 01721516221 islamn69abl@yahoo.co
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Dhaka m
42. Sumi Akter (17217) 01715603629 sumi17217@gmail.com
AC(L) Komolganj, Moulovibazar
43. Priyanka Paul (17220) 01712492578 paulprianka47@yahoo.c
AC(L) Fakirhat, Bagerhat om
44. Irin Akhter (17221) 01778072311 pkrnw.irin@yahoo.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Dhaka
45. Md Atique S B Sattar (17222) 01913493001 atiquesb@yahoo.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Rangpur
46. Md Sakib Al Rabbi (17226) 01821416936 sakib.al.rabbi@gmail.co
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Rajshahi m
47. Md. Zahangir Alom (17227) 01724243257 alom_agr@yahoo.com
Place Under for UNO, Div Comm Office Rajshahi

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Sl. Name and Designation Mobile No. Email No.
48. Sayeda Nafis Sultana (17228) 01718298540 nafissultana44@gmail.c
AC(L) Damurhuda, Chuadangga om
49. Md Shibli Sadique (17230) 01716121111 shibli.sadique@yahoo.c
AC(L) Mohammadpur Circle, Dhaka om
50. Zubayer Hossain Chowdhury (17231) 01744674887 zubayerc31@gmail.com
UNO, Kustia Sadar

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