Dhaka:The Standing Committee on the Ministry of Public Administration of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad convened its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban with Sayeed Ahmed, MP, presiding as chairman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting began with condolences for the passing of Salahuddin Ahmed, a former member of parliament from the Dhaka-4 constituency. It also paid tribute to the martyrs of the Great Liberation War, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, the martyrs of the 1990 mass uprising, and those killed in the July 2024 mass uprising.
The meeting featured detailed reports on the activities of various departments and agencies under the Ministry of Public Administration. These included organizations such as the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, BCS Administration Academy, and the National Academy for Planning and Development, among others.
The committee recommended investigating projects under the ministry that were experiencing slow progress, in alignment with the government's budget allocations. Additionally, it suggested identifying and addressing individuals obstructing or neglecting government activities in implementing the 'Sobar Uporey Bangladesh' policy.
To support the implementation of the 31-point reform program, the committee urged field-level personnel to coordinate activities. This program aims to rebuild the state through a mindset change inspired by nationalist ideals and patriotism.
Attendees of the meeting included committee members such as State Minister for Public Administration Abdul Bari, A.B.M. Ashraf Uddin (Nizan), and others. The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, senior officials from various organizations under the ministry, and relevant officials from the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat were also present.