Rector is supported by Six Member Director Staff (MDS) of the rank of Additional/Joint Secretary to the Government and equivalent status. Headed by MDS, each division consists of a number of wings, each wing headed by a Director of the rank of Deputy Secretary and Equivalent. We are committed to achieving a diverse and highly professional workforce at all levels of the organization and to ensuring equality and equal opportunities for all, regardless of creed, creed, ethnicity, language, age, race, gender and physical infirmity.
We view every individual within the organization as a valued member of the team, with everyone's contribution recognized. Advanced Course on Administration and Development (ACAD) is one of the main courses of BPATC for mid-level government officials. The overall objective of the ACAD is to develop the leadership competencies of participants for the strategic management of their own organizations.
Formulate strategic plan after analyzing internal and external environments of the organization using various tools and techniques and implement them efficiently and effectively. Out of the 70 days, 60 days are spent at BPATC, and the rest days are for the overseas part.
Medium of Instruction
Resource Persons
Extension Lectures (EL)
Course Management Team (CMT)
Mandatory Responsibilities of the Participants
Dress Code
Academic Sessions and Formal Events
Sports Sessions
Accommodation and Food
OVERVIEW OF THE EVALUATION SYSTEM
Total Marks of Evaluation and Means of Evaluation
Breakdown of the Marks of the CMT Evaluation and Evaluation Wing
Grading
Individual Course Evaluation Report for Dossier
BPATC FACILITIES
Transport
Library
Medical Facility
Mosque for Prayers
Social Events
Encountering an Emergency Situation
COURSE
CONTENTS
THEMATIC AREA: PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Behavioural Governance
Evaluation Method: Individual Assignment (Word Limit 600-800) Total Marks: 50
Public Service and Operational Issues
Evaluation Method: Group Assignment (Word Limit 800-1000) Total Marks: 50
E-Governance
Module Objective(s): To enable participants to recognize the roles of ICT in public sector governance, particularly the digital strategy of Bangladesh.
THEMATIC AREA: GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Fitness and Well-being
THEMATIC AREA: PUBLIC POLICY MANAGEMENT
Research for Governance and Policy Analysis Part I
Basics of Social Research
Evaluation Method: Individual Assignment Total Marks: 50
Seminar Paper Preparation
Evaluation Method: Preparation of Seminar Paper and Presentation Total Marks: 100
Policy & Planning
THEMATIC AREA: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Management
Sustainable Development Goals Evaluation Method: Group Exercise
Total Marks: 50
Project Management and Financing
Module objective(s): To make the participants aware of different critical elements of project planning and implementation and financing to enable them to manage projects effectively. Facilitator training method(s) 9.01 2 Project preparation, Management, and. Particular reference to Critical Path Analysis and PERT).
Procurement Management Evaluation Method: Group Exercise
THEMATIC AREAS: INTERNATIONAL RELATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Diplomatic and Development Partnerships and Negotiations Evaluation: Group Exercise
THEMATIC AREA: SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Communication Competency Evaluation: Individual Presentation
THEMATIC AREA: CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
Contemporary Issues 3
Evaluation Method: Individual Assignment (600-800 words) Total Marks: 50
Learning Good Practices Total Marks: 150
Domestic Exposure Visit
Evaluation Method: Group Assignment Total Marks: 50
Overseas Training
Evaluation Method: Group Report Preparation and Presentation Total Marks: 100 4
During the visit, the participants learn about different policies, strategies and practices, both in general and sector wise, which contribute to the visiting country's development. As part of the OT, the participants get the opportunity to visit different institutions, and through that they learn many things in detail. Participants prepare a comprehensive report on the OT, where the following issues are included: (a) an overview of the visit; (b) different aspects of the development journey of the country (overall and sector specific); (c) learning points for Bangladesh.
Participants should be very active and engaged in the visit to understand and identify the critical factors that contributed to the development of the visiting country.
Overseas Part
BPATC Part
Lessons Learned Workshop (LLW)
LLW Marks Distribution
GUIDELINES
Introduction
Specific Objectives of Writing the Seminar Paper
Note on the Research
Individual Assignment
Technical Requirement for the Preparation of the Policy Evaluation Paper Maintaining Academic Ethics
Text Formatting
Referencing
PART - B
COURSE BROCHURE
137 th Advanced Course on Administration and Development (ACAD)
Course Management Team
Course Adviser
Course Director
Course Coordinator
- Introduction
- Foundation of BPATC
- Location and Landscape
- Vision, Missions, Theme, and Core Values
Before joining here, he served in different organizations in the private sector of Bangladesh as HR and Management person. After his postgraduate studies, he completed Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management and MBA in Human Resource Management. In addition to various local trainings, in 2018 he attended a short course on "Leadership in the public sector" at Duke University, USA, and training on "Good Governance" in Hong Kong University in 2019.
Every modern state generally strives to establish a training institute for public administration at the national level to alleviate the demands of human resources ready for the effective management of the affairs of the state and to provide the best services to the citizens. Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), as a center of excellence and a regional flagship, is committed to providing effective, comprehensive and self-mandated and bespoke training for civil servants in the public sector in Bangladesh. The center is entrusted to face the national and global challenges of the modern era by imparting modern training in the public sector.
BPATC can be considered as the nursing home of human resources to meet these urgent needs. BPATC's primary mandate is to provide the highest quality training to develop entry-level, mid-level and even senior-level officers to become the best administrative leaders in the country. That's why we try to encourage the participants by saying the best words and demonstrating the best practices.
Our modest expectation from our participants is that they will also take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen their positive attitude, proactivity and work ethic through the training they receive here. We are always ready for our valued participants to provide the best service as much as possible. Foundation Training Course (FTC) is the Center's premier core course for aspiring officers who are future administrative leaders of the country.
We sincerely wish that the participants of the FTC will use their time here effectively to gather experience to carry out their responsibilities effectively with the highest professionalism. Set amidst a landscape of velvet of lush green natural environments and aesthetic beauties interspersed with planned trees housing chirping birds, flowers, gardens, water body - a habitat for flora and fauna surrounded by a mini tea garden, a herb garden, and plants and modern infrastructures, the center is located in Savar on a surface of 54 acres of land which is 28 km away from the maddening crowd of the capital Dhaka. Despite the limitation imposed by its remote location, the center prides itself as the alma mater of most laurels in the civil service across the country.
Vision
Mission
Theme
Discipline
Integrity
Inclusiveness
Innovation
Professionalism
Learning for results
Team Spirit
- Functions of BPATC
- Training
- Research and Consultancy
- Publication
- Facilities of BPATC
The Center is headed by a Rector who is Secretary to the government, who is entrusted with transforming the vision, mission of the Center into reality by holistically managing human and other resources in his domain. Followed by the Rector, there are six members of the Management Staff (SMH) of the rank of Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary to the government, dedicated to the supervision of the six divisions of the center. The center acts as a virtual melting pot where participants from different generations, qualifications and socio-economic backgrounds meet, interact and learn from each other, starting from juniors and brilliant youngsters who start their civil service careers after qualifying in the competition rigorous. examination for middle and high level officials.
Since its inception, the Center has grown into a trusted training center for officials of government, autonomous and non-governmental organizations. One of the core courses conducted by the Center is the FTC for the new entrants in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), while the Advance Course on Administrative and Development (ACAD) is for mid-career Deputy Secretaries and their equivalent, Senior Staff Course (SSC). ) is for the Joint Secretaries and equivalent officers of the Defense Services and Police, while the Policy Planning and Management Course (PPMC) is for the Additional Secretaries. The Center also conducts a plethora of short courses to sensitize officials about the policies of the government, familiarize them with the rules, regulations, etc. and appraise them on the relevant reforms and changes.
The center occasionally caters for bespoke training, eg, Special Foundation Training Course (SFTC), to entertain the requirements of valued clients. Indeed, the Center has four wings as the Regional Public Administration Training Center (PRTC), planned to extend to all eight Divisions of the country soon, with the mandate to conduct specialized training courses for support staff and officials at the regional level. . Understanding the rural people and the dynamics of field administration through field visits and attachments is a mandatory part of BPATC training.
The center encourages participants to develop their oral English skills, so they are expected to speak English with colleagues and faculty members during their stay at BPATC. Participants must adhere to the norms, code of conduct, dress code, table manners and standards set by the Center. As a government think tank, the Center conducts research and provides advisory services to the government and esteemed clients on governance and development to address immediate problems and strategic challenges and formulate sound policies.
There is a research committee headed by the Vice Chancellor of Jahangir Nagar University with scope for two external experts nominated by the BOG to carry out the Centre's research activities. The Center publishes BPATC English and Bangla Journals, annual Bangladesh Lok-Prashashon Potrika, bi-annual Lok-Prashason Samoeky. There is a publications committee headed by the Vice-Chancellor of the Center, which includes a professor from Jahangir Nagar University from the Department of Public Administration or Political Science.
Accommodation
Class Room
Academic Building
Lecture Theatre
Auditorium or Multi-Purpose Hall
International Training Complex (ITC)
Multi-Purpose Building
ATM Booth
Apart from these, the library received a good number of books, journals, seminar papers, conventional and non-conventional research reports, annual reports, newspapers and magazines as supplementary copies through exchange programs with various local and foreign organizations. Recently, a 'Muktijuddho Corner' has been opened where almost all the books about independence and our liberation struggle are available. The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. non-stop from Sunday to Thursday.
Each faculty member can borrow ten books, while an intern can borrow four books at a time for a month. The library also subscribes to international magazines such as The Economist, Times, Reader's Digest and National Geographic. The library is a subscriber to several well-known journals, namely Proshikhyan, International Review of Administrative Science, etc.
Dining/Cafeteria
Regular tentative schedule for dining
Computer Lab
Swimming Pool
Clinic
Emergency Number for Medical Purpose: 01705757690
Physiotherapy
Contact number of Physiotherapists
Mosque
Recreation
MOPA Nomination List
