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The government has imposed a ban on all meetings, rallies and gatherings inside the Bangladesh Secretariat as part of heightened security measures. Officials wishing to remain on the premises after 6pm must notify the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Public Security Division under the Home Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. According to the notification, it is said the security of every building inside the Bangladesh Secretariat is extremely important as it is the nerve centre of the country's administration. Multiple decisions have been made to ensure the security of each building and premises located within the secretariat, it said. Single-use plastic to be banned at Secretariat from Oct 2 : Cabinet Secretary The directives include: · All forms of processions, rallies or mass gatherings inside the Secretariat are strictly prohibited. · No unauthorised meeting or gatherings should be held in the conference rooms of various ministries or departments located within the secretariat, nor shall any meeting, conference or gathering of a professional organisation or association be allowed. · Prior permission from the Home Ministry is required for officials to remain inside the Secretariat after 6 pm, on weekends or public holidays for official duties. · Officials and staff working inside the Secretariat must display their entry passes at all times. ·Distribution of leaflets or display of banners and festoons within the Secretariat premises is prohibited. · Security personnel will conduct necessary checks on vehicles and individuals entering the Secretariat to ensure safety. It also requested all concerned to comply with the instructions mandatorily.

Meetings can be a boring ordeal. Most of the time, it’s about going through the same stuff over and over again. Other times, it’s a boring repertoire without any real input. Meetings are supposed to be an effective outtake on the current happenings and plan of action of any business or office works. However, boring conductions and procedures will do nothing but hinder the effectiveness of the meeting. So how can you lead effective team meetings? Let's look at some of the ways. Why is it important to lead effective team meetings? Nearly every industry works in a clustering mechanism. This means that you will have a team that will be responsible for certain aspects of the organization. Leading a team comes with its own set of responsibilities. You have to delegate responsibilities and keep track of the progress. There is also the aspect of meeting the organizational goals. Team meetings are a staple way to keep all these aspects in check. While it is a tool to delegate tasks and track progress, it is also a great means to communicate and create professional bonds. Moreover, it opens up new doors of insight that you might have not thought of. Leading an effective team meeting will certainly give you an upper hand on your tasks and ensure overall organizational sync. Read:Pandemic, Remote Working & Procrastination: How to avoid procrastination when working from home? How to lead team meetings in an effective way? Incorporate leadership with a positive attitude For many CEOs, meetings are as boring as it is for their employees. They inherently go through the motion in meetings without any real interest. As a result, the effectiveness of the meeting is lost and it becomes a waste of time and effort. However, the change should start from the top. Rather than just going through the motion, a manager can initiate productive conversations between the employees. It can start with meaningful input from all the attendees. The leadership qualities of a stakeholder should show here. Start by manifesting leadership qualities to effectively lead and manage your employees. Read Leader Vs Boss: Know the Differences Do not delegate meeting responsibilities CEOs and managers are busy people. They might have a lot in their cup and delegate the meeting arrangements to someone else. This should not be the case. The dissociation from a set structure only hampers the natural flow of effectiveness. A meeting will yield better value if you go in knowing what you want to accomplish rather than getting achievable on the go. Set an agenda A meeting agenda is like a checklist. Imagine going on grocery shopping without a shopping list. Everything becomes a second guess and you inadvertently end up missing something. Going into a meeting without an agenda is a similar thing. Identifying agendas helps to better prioritize the achievable. It also helps you keep track of the meeting outcomes and ensures that every meeting has a meaningful impact on the overall organizational process. Read: How to Restart Your Career after a Break? Involve the attendees Team meetings are supposed to be a team activity. Yet oftentimes it becomes a one-man thing. The lead simply delivers a premade note or talk at length alone. This not only makes the entire ordeal boring for the attendees, but they also lose the sense of purpose and responsibility.