Dhaka: Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan has directed officials concerned to take necessary measures for speedy and effective implementation of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Secretaries' Committee with the Cabinet Secretary. He gave the directives while chairing a meeting on implementation of the decisions at the conference room of the Ministry of Commerce at the Bangladesh Secretariat today, said a press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting stressed proper handling of government cases, quick resolution of land-related disputes, implementation at the field level of decisions taken at the Deputy Commissioners' Conference, and regular review of progress in these areas. The commerce secretary emphasized the need for regular monitoring, effective coordination, and accountability to ensure the timely implementation of important government decisions.
He instructed officials to prioritize and resolve long-pending government cases and land-related complexities. The meeting also highlighted the importance of following proper legal and administrative procedures in drafting and implementing laws and regulations. It called for increased use of modern technology, monitoring of officials' performance, and ensuring greater speed and professionalism in official activities through necessary training.
Additionally, the commerce secretary directed the expediting of the recruitment process for vacant posts in the Ministry of Commerce and its subordinate departments and agencies. He called for initiatives to abolish posts that are deemed unnecessary and instructed officials to ensure transparency and accountability in implementing priority projects of the Ministry of Commerce.
The meeting concluded with a decision to take necessary measures for the swift implementation of decisions made by the Ministry of Commerce and its subordinate departments and agencies. It emphasized regular follow-up and the need to further strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government activities. The first meeting of the Secretaries' Committee, comprising secretaries, was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani.