Divisional commissioners are appointed to their post by the Ministry of Public Administration of the government of Bangladesh.

[4] In its present form, the Office of the Divisional Commissioner exists as a post in the Ministry of Public Administration of Bangladesh.

Quarterly meetings with the chief executive officers of district councils are also held under his leadership.

In addition to supervising BCS (Administration) cadre officers, the divisional commissioner also investigates complaints against any individual or organization.

The divisional commissioner monitors the progress of implementing priority projects of the Prime Minister and sends related reports.

He also chairs the divisional monitoring committee, which ensures administrative support for witnesses in cases pending in the speedy trial tribunals.

Additionally, the commissioner implements decisions made by the government regarding the celebration of national and international days.

[5] Normally, officers in the rank of Additional Secretary with previous experience in field administration are usually appointed by the government as Divisional Commissioners.