The procedure of administrative action against the public officials who recently had a meeting with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia would be taken soon as they have been identified.

State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadek, confirmed journalists on Tuesday.

According to the ministry, intelligence organizations have provided a number of lists of the names of 30 officials and measures would be taken after examining the lists.  

Earlier, the State Minister told media that no government official can engage in political activities and they cannot breach discipline.

On December 4, a group of former and incumbent secretaries had a meeting with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office.

But, the BNP has been denying media reports about the meeting.

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