The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a suspension of all transfers and postings of doctors working at government healthcare facilities, except in cases of national emergency.

The directive was issued in a circular signed by Mohammad Saiful Islam, joint secretary of the Health Services Division, yesterday (6 November).

According to the circular, physicians serving in medical colleges, specialised institutes, district and upazila hospitals, and other healthcare institutions — including professors, associate professors, and consultants — frequently apply for transfers or temporary appointments to higher positions or preferred workplaces.

However, as the promotion process is currently underway, it is not possible to process these applications at this time.

The ministry further stated that preparations are ongoing to introduce an automated transfer and posting system that will ensure transparency and efficiency, considering doctors' preferences, BCS batches, and merit order once the promotion process is completed.

Until this automation system is launched, all manual transfer and posting activities will remain suspended except for those required under national emergency needs, the circular added.

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