Do you know how many ministries and ministers are there in Bangladesh?
Number of Ministries- The Cabinet of Bangladesh has a total of 58 Ministries. And this morning there are 352 departments, organizations and institutions under the ministry. Bangladesh currently has a total of 399 government organization. (including directorates, departments, agencies, boards, and authorities).
Number of Ministries in bangladesh
How many ministers are there in the constitution of Bangladesh – According to the constitution of Bangladesh there is no accurate number of how many ministers would be there in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Constitution 56. (1) .Prime Minister and other ministers, and the state ministers as well as Deputy Ministers shall be appointed by the president as per rule.
In this case, the president can appoint people he likes or 90% of elected members – nine-tenth out of all elected members. From one-tenth anyone can be appointed by the President himself . Purpose: Members of Parliament could be nominated from among such individuals eligible to be elected [Article 56. (1) of the Constitution].
Prime Minister is head and all ministers are under him in Bangladesh.
The Cabinet Department supervises the accounts along with administrative work within various ministries in Bangladesh. Cabinet Division works under prime minister office. while providing guidance and coordination among different ministries and departments”.
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- The Cabinet Secretary is the most senior public officer in Bangladesh. Cabinet Secretary presides over the Cabinet Department. Cabinet Secretary chairs the meetings of Cabinet. Then Cabinet Secretary makes sure the decisions made by Cabinet are implemented.
Cabinet Division
All other Ministries are controlled by Cabinet Division. Or stated differently it can be said that cabinet department gives necessary guidelines to all other ministries and facilitates in implementing various policy decisions of the government.
Details of how many departments are there under a ministry
In Bangladesh’s cabinet there are total 58 ministries. Each ministry has various departments, directorates and agencies working under them. Below is the list of the Ministries and the Departments under them:
These number is change able, there are some ministry has multiple sub to sub departments, directorates and agencies.
Number of Ministries
| S/R | Ministry Name | Number of Departments | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ministry of Agriculture | 7 (seven) | MOA |
| 2. | Ministry of Food | 4 (four) | |
| 3. | Ministry of Public Administration | 5 (five) | |
| 4. | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | 6 (six) | |
| 5. | Information and Communication Technology Division | 3 (three) | |
| 6. | Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief | 3 (three) | |
| 7. | Ministry of Religious Affairs | 4 (four) | |
| 8. | Ministry of Water Resources | 6 (six) | |
| 9. | Local Government and Cooperative Division | 11 (eleven) | |
| 10. | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 14 (fourteen) | |
| 11. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2 (two) | |
| 12. | Ministry of Textiles and Jute | 7 (seven) | |
| 13. | Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges | 8 (eight) | |
| 14. | Inspector General of Police | 6 (six) | |
| 15. | Ministry of Defence | 20 (twenty) | |
| 16. | Ministry of Primary and Mass Education | 6 (six) | |
| 17. | Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment | 9 (nine) | |
| 18. | Ministry of Industries | 15 (fifteen) | |
| 19. | Ministry of Commerce | 9 (nine) | |
| 20. | Power Division | 8 (eight) | |
| 21. | Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources | 15 (fifteen) | |
| 22. | Ministry of Science and Technology | 16 (sixteen) | |
| 23. | Ministry of Land | 13 (thirteen) | |
| 24. | Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock | 13 (thirteen) | |
| 25. | Ministry of Women and Children Affairs | 9 (nine) | |
| 26. | Ministry of Youth and Sports | 9 (nine) | |
| 27. | Ministry of Railways | 3 (three) | |
| 28. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 14 (fourteen) | |
| 29. | Ministry of Home Affairs | 3 (three) | |
| 30. | Ministry of Cultural Affairs | 7 (seven) | |
| 31. | Ministry of Education | 20 (twenty) | |
| 32. | Ministry of Industries | 19 (nineteen) | |
| 33. | Ministry of Maritime Affairs | 5 (five) | |
| 34. | Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives | 13 (thirteen) | |
| 35. | Ministry of Roads and Highways | 9 (nine) | |
| 36. | Ministry of Culture Affairs | 7 (seven) | |
| 37. | Armed Forces Division | 11 (eleven) | |
| 38. | Ministry of Social Welfare | 15 (fifteen) | |
| 39. | Ministry of Education | 23 (twentythree) | |
| 40. | Solar Power Division | 6 (six) | |
| 41. | Local Government Division | 15 (fifteen) | |
| 42. | Ministry of Minority Affairs and Widows | 7 (seven) | |
| 43. | Bridges Division | 2 (two) | |
| 44. | Ministry of Cultural Practices and Training | 7 (seven) | |
| 45. | Ministry of Social Welfare | 7 (seven) | |
| 46. | Ministry of Boundary Affairs | 2 (two) | |
| 47. | Ministry of Health | 18 (eighteen) | |
| 48. | Ministry of Military Affairs | 3 (three) | |
| 49. | Ministry of Boundary Development and Reform | 7 (seven) | |
| 50. | Armed Forces Division | 2 (two) | |
| 51. | Ministry of Social Welfare and Services | 15 (fifteen) | |
| 52. | Ministry of Cultural Affairs | 14 (fourteen) | |
| 53. | Health Services Division | 10 (ten) | |
| 54. | Ministry of Education Affairs | 19 (nineteen) | |
| 55. | Ministry of Labour and Employment | 14 (fourteen) | |
| 56. | Government Ministry | 8 (eight) | |
| 57. | Ministry of Journalists Affairs | 6 (six) | |
| 58. | Ministry of Roads and Highways | 9 (nine) |
There are also some branch offices due to which adding them may increase the number.)
The new cabinet of Bangladesh
Number of Ministers and Ministries in the new Cabinet. It is a temporary cabinet formed in a special situation after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on 5 August 2024.
- Hence this Cabinet is not called a caretaker/caretaker government. The military announced a provisional government to form this new government. Which is formed as a reflection of public demand.
- 17 advisors are appointed in this cabinet. This government is called advisory because no government formed on a jury basis has been formed under its mandate.
Ministries and Ministers
- There will be no change in ministries due to the new cabinet, but due to the small number of advisers, one adviser will have to carry out the duties of several ministries.
- The order to form the new government was dictated by the military, which was essential to the importance of the situation and the establishment of good governance.
- The new cabinet aims to rebuild the country’s democratic structure and work to improve the standard of living of the common people.
- Among the advisors who have been appointed, their main task is to restore social stability, implement reforms in various important sectors including education, health, employment.
- The Cabinet has been working to resolve various crises in the country so far and is making efforts to create a free environment for future elections.
future challenges
- The context behind the formation of this cabinet was deep political and social unrest. The new government now has to face internal and external challenges, the most important of which is economic development of the country and restoration of public confidence.
- The success of the new cabinet will largely depend on its transparency, accountability, and ability to meet the needs of the people. This is a historic moment for the country, with new opportunities to restore democratic institutions and establish good governance.
