Khulna Divisional Commissioner Introduces Lottery System for Posting 15 Assistant Commissioners

In a bid to ensure transparency and curb lobbying, Khulna Divisional Commissioner Mohammad Firoz Sarkar has assigned postings to 15 assistant commissioners (land) through a lottery system.

The posting ceremony took place on Sunday, October 12, at the conference room of the Khulna Divisional Commissioner’s Office, where each assistant commissioner selected their workplace by drawing lots. This marks another step in Sarkar’s efforts to establish a fair and accountable administrative process.

Speaking at the event, Commissioner Firoz Sarkar emphasized that the initiative was designed to eliminate political influence and favoritism in administrative postings. He noted that such measures are crucial for building trust, transparency, and accountability within the governance system.

This is not the first time Sarkar has implemented such an approach. Earlier, he earned widespread praise for transferring 21 surveyors through a similar lottery-based process, which was lauded as a bold move against entrenched lobbying practices.

Since assuming office as Khulna Divisional Commissioner, Sarkar has introduced several unconventional reforms aimed at dismantling administrative syndicates and promoting effective governance. Officials say these initiatives have injected new enthusiasm and dynamism into the field administration in Khulna, setting an example for other divisions.

The event was attended by local press representatives, including Khulna Press Club Convener Enamul Haque and Member Secretary Rafiqul Islam Tutul, who praised the commissioner’s efforts to uphold fairness in public administration.

Observers note that such reforms could serve as a model for other regions in Bangladesh, where lobbying and political influence have long been seen as obstacles to efficient governance. By introducing a lottery-based system, Sarkar has not only reduced the scope for undue influence but also reinforced the principle of equal opportunity for administrative officers.

The move reflects a growing demand for merit-based and transparent governance practices in Bangladesh’s bureaucracy, where reforms are often difficult to implement due to entrenched interests. Sarkar’s initiatives, however, suggest that innovative approaches can make a tangible difference in restoring public confidence in administrative institutions.