Bangladesh Administrative Service

In field administration, BAS officers play two different roles from the start of their career: as a "commissioner" delivering government policy in their geographic unit, and as Executive Magistrate.

Additionally, as per sub section 10(5), if required, the government can empower any member of Bangladesh Administrative Service as an Executive Magistrate by means of deputation e.g. Executive Magistrate in organisations like Bangladesh Road and Transport Authority (BRTA), City Corporations, Ports, Airports etc.

In addition, a one-year "Master in Public Policy and Management (MPPM)" course is delivered by the academy to mid-ranking BAS officers.

The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) is a professional platform and club for all the members of the BAS, including retired officers.

[2] BASA arranges an annual get-together for its members, with the Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary appearing regularly as the chief guests.