NICAR approves proposal to create two administrative divisions under the Finance Ministry

The National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reforms (NICAR) today approved a proposal to create two new administrative divisions under the Ministry of Finance — the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management Division — with the aim of improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in government revenue collection and management.

The approval came at NICAR’s 119th meeting, held at the State Guest House Jamuna, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. This was the first NICAR meeting convened during the tenure of the interim government.

Following the meeting, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon.

Six government advisers attended the meeting, including the advisers for the Ministries of Finance and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary, and 14 Secretaries and Senior Secretaries were also present.

In total, NICAR approved 11 proposals related to administrative reforms. The committee was informed that the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance, 2025, has already been promulgated to facilitate the formation of the two new divisions under the Finance Ministry.

NICAR also approved a proposal to restructure the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by merging the Health Services Division with the Health Education and Family Welfare Division.

Another decision included changing the Bangla name of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs to “Nari O Shishu Mantranalay” from “Mohila O Shishu Bishayak Mantranaloy,” while keeping the English name unchanged.

Taking into account global environmental heritage, tourism prospects and economic potential, the committee approved a proposal to upgrade Satkhira district from a ‘B’ category to an ‘A’ category district.

The meeting further approved proposals to establish three new police stations — Purbachal North in Gazipur, Purbachal South in Narayanganj, and Matarbari in Cox’s Bazar — as well as another police station through the division of Raipura in Narsingdi district.

In addition, NICAR approved a proposal to correct the spelling of the name of Bhulli police station in Thakurgaon district.