Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The post of Secretary at the Ministry of Public Administration has remained vacant for two weeks as the government delays the appointment of a new official due to various reasons, including political lobbying, the search for a qualified candidate, and concerns over avoiding controversy.

Sources at the ministry indicated that the appointment might be finalised within this week.

The key position has been unfilled for the past two weeks and complications have reportedly prevented the government from making an appointment. Intense lobbying from different quarters is said to be influencing the process.

Former Senior Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman, was transferred to the Planning C...