The government has introduced a new performance monitoring mechanism under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, placing around 70 Members of Parliament (MPs) under close observation as part of a broader accountability and “purification” drive.
According to sources concerned, the initiative is aimed at regularly evaluating the performance of ministers and MPs, with a strict policy that no one will be exempt if evidence of irregularities or abuse of power is found. As part of the process, three ministers and state ministers have already received verbal warnings for their conduct.
Senior figures within party organisations and associate bodies are also reportedly under continuous scrutiny.
Policymakers within the BNP said the move is based on lessons learned from past administrative failures and is intended to curb activities such as syndicate formation, lobbying-based business influence, and negligence in implementing development projects.
The monitoring framework also targets lawmakers who are frequently absent from their constituencies or are alleged to be interfering unnecessarily in administrative matters. Party sources describe the initiative as part of a zero-tolerance policy toward anti-public activities.
Officials said the system reflects the Prime Minister’s experience of long-term exposure to the UK’s parliamentary practices. The aim is to develop a more transparent administrative culture in Bangladesh, drawing inspiration from mechanisms such as the British Parliament’s Question Time and Select Committee systems.
A dedicated monitoring cell has been formed at the Prime Minister’s Office to oversee the initiative. Senior officials, including the Financial Adviser and the Principal Secretary, are directly reviewing field-level reports submitted from different parts of the country.
Party insiders say the system marks a shift towards stricter internal discipline and continuous performance evaluation within both the government and ruling party structure.
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