Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Government officials are requesting transfers and postings to their preferred departments through Demi Official letters (DO letters) or verbally. The Ministry of Public Administration has stated that this violates the code of conduct for employees.

In an official order on Tuesday, the Ministry of Public Administration mentioned that the process of transfers and postings for Deputy Secretaries and non-cadre officials from various ministries, departments, and agencies is carried out according to the Rules of Business from the Ministry of Public Administration, as per a UNB report.

"Recently, it has been observed that some officials are requesting transfers according to their preferences through semi-official letters or v...