In a recent op-ed, M Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan delves into the principles of collective responsibility, ministerial obligations, and bureaucratic accountability within the Westminster system of government. He emphasizes that all ministers are collectively accountable for cabinet decisions, underscoring the importance of unity in policy implementation. Bhuiyan also highlights the necessity for individual ministerial responsibility, where each minister is answerable for their ministry’s actions. Furthermore, he discusses the critical role of bureaucratic accountability in ensuring effective governance. The article calls for a holistic approach that integrates these principles to enhance transparency and efficiency in government operations.
In a recent op-ed, M Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan delves into the principles of collective responsibility, ministerial obligations, and bureaucratic accountability within the Westminster system of government. He emphasizes that all ministers are collectively accountable for cabinet decisions, underscoring the importance of unity in policy implementation. Bhuiyan also highlights the necessity for individual ministerial responsibility, where each minister is answerable for their ministry’s actions. Furthermore, he discusses the critical role of bureaucratic accountability in ensuring effective governance. The article calls for a holistic approach that integrates these principles to enhance transparency and efficiency in government operations.
