Dhaka: Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah today called for making optimal use of every working hour of the state and every penny collected from taxpayers. He emphasized that one of the administration's primary objectives should be to improve the quality of public services through the efficient use of time, financial resources, and manpower in government operations. Zabihullah made these remarks as the chief guest at a workshop organized to mark National Public Service Day 2026 at the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy in the capital.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Public Administration Ministry, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy, organized the event. Zabihullah highlighted the importance of evaluating the necessity and impact of every administrative step on public welfare. He stressed the need for accountability in assessing expenditures, working hours, and improvements in public service.
Zabihullah also addressed the rapidly changing global landscape, noting challenges such as a multipolar world order, geopolitical competition, shifts in global supply chains, the climate crisis, and the expansion of artificial intelligence. He suggested that these challenges can be mitigated through efficient administration, prudent diplomacy, and a patriotic civil service. He urged officials to be vigilant, forward-looking, and adaptable to change.
The adviser encouraged government officials to follow the Prime Minister's example of discipline and patriotism and to move away from a culture of avoiding responsibility. He emphasized the administration's role in implementing the government's election manifesto, stating that its successful execution will benefit all citizens.
At the workshop, Zabihullah stressed the development of implementation indicators that integrate the Sustainable Development Goals with the government's election manifesto, citing examples from the United Kingdom and Singapore. He advocated for engaging skilled IT experts and data analytics firms to develop effective trackers for Bangladesh, indicating that the future of public administration will be data-driven and technology-based.
Zabihullah also highlighted the importance of building sincere relationships with the public and maintaining the physical and mental well-being of officials. Textiles and Jute Secretary Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury attended the workshop as the special guest, with Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy Rector Dr. Mohammad Altaf-Ul-Alam chairing the event. Mohammad Monirul Islam, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, delivered the keynote paper, attended by senior officials and trainee officers.