Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged young BCS officers to serve the public with honesty, efficiency, and humanity, emphasizing that no citizen should face harassment in public services. He urged the officers to remain politically neutral and to maintain integrity without compromising for postings or promotions.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister made these remarks as the chief guest at the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the 81st Foundation Training Course at the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC). He highlighted the importance of a sound administration and stated that efficiency, integrity, and humanitarian values are essential for a government's overall success.
The Prime Minister congratulated the young officers, reminding them of their responsibility to apply their academic knowledge in practical life and to reflect this knowledge in their public administration duties. He emphasized that although their workplaces might differ across the various cadres, their primary identity remains that of public administration officials dedicated to serving the people.
Tarique Rahman advised the officers to implement their knowledge in the workplace and to dedicate themselves to citizen services without bias, stressing the importance of treating citizens seeking services with the same respect and assistance officers would expect for themselves. He provided an example of how to correct errors in citizen applications with humanity and sincerity.
He further stressed that while administration officials must operate within the framework of rules and laws, treating citizens humanely is crucial for a modern state and administration. The Prime Minister called on the officers not to compromise professional competence and integrity for preferred postings or promotions and to be prepared to serve in any position across the country.
He underlined the necessity of political neutrality, stating that personal political support should be expressed at the ballot box rather than in government offices. He remarked that the government's political agenda, voted on by the people, now belongs to the people and must be implemented sincerely.
The Prime Minister also underscored the need for a positive mindset among officials to reduce bureaucracy and make public services more accessible and citizen-friendly. He encouraged the young officers to play an effective role in this regard. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness in homes, offices, and surroundings to build a clean environment for future generations.
During the program, Prime Minister Rahman handed over certificates to the top 10 officers of the four-month-long 81st Foundation Training Course. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration Ismail Zabihullah, State Minister for Public Administration Abdul Bari, and Public Administration Ministry Secretary Md Quamruzzaman Chowdhury were among those present on the occasion.