# Bangladesh government administrative restructuring > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-government-administrative-restructuring > Updated: 2026-08-29T04:06:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Bangladesh government has initiated administrative and governance reforms through ministerial assignments and cabinet restructuring. Initially, the government assigned 30 ministers, state ministers, and parliamentary whips to oversee development and administrative activities across 64 districts. These officials are tasked with monitoring law and order, curbing corruption and drug abuse, and ensuring transparency and accountability at the local level. This measure follows reports of corruption and the misappropriation of development funds under the previous regime. Subsequently, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman implemented a cabinet reshuffle six months into his administration. This restructuring included the appointment of four new ministers and two state ministers, alongside changes to ministry responsibilities. The total number of cabinet members, including advisers and special assistants, rose to 64, marking the second-largest cabinet in the country’s history. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Government reshuffles reported in Bangladesh and India Bangladesh and India are undergoing political restructuring, with Bangladesh expanding its cabinet to 64 members and India potentially adopting a ‘One Minister-One Ministry’ model. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/government-reshuffles-reported-in-bangladesh-and-india ### 2026-08-27: Bangladesh assigns ministers to oversee district development and law Bangladesh has assigned 30 ministers and whips to oversee 64 districts, focusing on law and order, anti-corruption, and development to ensure transparency and accountability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-assigns-ministers-to-oversee-district-development-and-law --- Cite as: Bangladesh government administrative restructuring. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-government-administrative-restructuring