Reforms commission to recommend scrapping police verification

The Public Administration Reforms Commission is set to recommend the abolition of police verification for recruitment to government jobs and in other relevant areas.

The commission Chairman Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury said: “We will recommend that no type of job requires police verification. It is unnecessary.”

He made the statement during an exchange meeting with journalists at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

Explaining further, Abdul Muyeed said: “You are a citizen and entitled to a passport as a civil right. Why do you need police verification? In England, for instance, the passport simply arrives at your post office.”

He reiterated that no promotions to deputy and joint secretary positions will be granted without examinations.

“No one will be promoted unless they score 70 in the exam. This reform will address inter-cadre discrimination and ensure fairness. Officers from any cadre will be able to join the administration cadre if they meet the 70-mark threshold,” he added.

The commission also plans to recommend stronger implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Muyeed said: “We attach great importance to the RTI Act. A designated officer will oversee its proper implementation in each district and division. Unfortunately, the act has not yet been implemented as effectively as it should be.”