The Principal Staff Officer, abbreviated as PSO, is the principal assistant and chief of staff to the head of the

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, usually the prime minister, of

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, the high command of the national armed forces. It is currently held by a three-star rank

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Role and functions

The Principal Staff Officer is the head of

, which is part of the Prime Minister's Office. He is assisted by a PS (acting PSO) & five departmental heads each one star rank military officer from Bangladesh Armed Forces. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the

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he has the authority, direction, and control over all operational and administrative services. He also, as per government notification, performs the duties of a full-fledged Secretary with full administrative and financial authority as that of a Secretary in any other Division / Ministry.

Appointees

The following table chronicles the appointees to the office of Principal Staff Officer.

References

{{Chief of military by country Military of Bangladesh

Principal Staff Officers (Bangladesh)