Dhaka: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today called upon engineers to utilise their knowledge, skills and innovative thinking to develop and modernise the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and ensure quality communication services for all. He made the call while addressing as the chief guest an introductory meeting with assistant divisional engineers who joined the 27th BCS Telecommunications Cadre at the Directorate of Telecommunications in Tejgaon here, said a ministry press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Faqir Mahbub, also Science and Technology Minister, stated that the telecommunications system is a major foundation of a country’s economic and social development in the present world. He highlighted Bangladesh’s rapid progress through digital transformation and emphasized the necessity of building skilled human resources and a modern technology-based telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate this progress.
Addressing the newly joined engineers, Faqir Mahbub Anam emphasized that government responsibility is not merely a job, but an important opportunity to serve the people. He stressed the importance of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and patriotism in discharging responsibilities, urging engineers to continually enrich their skills and knowledge in line with rapid technological changes.
Faqir Mahbub Anam also noted the need to enhance the capacity of the telecommunications sector to provide improved and uninterrupted communication services to people in remote areas of the country. He urged all concerned to work sincerely to ensure affordable, quality, and people-friendly telecommunications services by utilizing the potential of new technologies.
During the meeting, the assistant divisional engineers who joined the 27th BCS Telecommunications Cadre introduced themselves and exchanged views on their expectations and work plans for the development of the telecommunications sector. At the outset of the introductory meeting, the minister visited the activities of the Cyber Threat Detection and Response (CTDR) Centre located at the Directorate of Telecommunications. Director General of the Directorate of Telecommunications Md Ashraf Hossain presided over the meeting.