Dhaka:Prime Minister’s Adviser for Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah emphasized the importance of effectively linking local resources and production with market systems to ensure their optimal utilization.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Zabihullah made these remarks as the chief guest at the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the 56th and 57th Development Administration and Management Training Courses for fit-listed Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs), organized by the BCS Administration Academy.
He highlighted the need to identify potential resources, production, and economic activities in each area to ensure their best possible use. Zabihullah also called for proactive roles in identifying and implementing new opportunities for local development to boost local economies, create employment, and improve living standards.
Addressing the officials, Zabihullah urged young officers to be open to new ideas, take timely decisions, and demonstrate courage. He emphasized developing skills in artificial intelligence and information technology, and described leadership as empowering others and moving forward together.
Zabihullah further stressed the need for a transparent, accountable, and efficient public administration to implement Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s vision of governance and development. He advocated for a state system without corruption, money laundering, or misuse of public resources and urged officials to act responsibly in implementing the election manifesto.
He outlined goals for the field administration, including raising per capita income to US$4,500 by 2031 and building a US$1 trillion economy by 2034. Economic activities in every upazila must be linked to national development, with a focus on the benefits and effectiveness of investments in development projects.
Zabihullah encouraged identifying promising individuals at the local level to involve them in state and societal development. He called for an efficient, transparent, accountable, and professional public administration and urged officials to stand against irregularities and work in coordination with various community stakeholders.
Finally, he reminded UNOs to view their positions as a trust bestowed by the people, requiring honesty, dedication, and a strong sense of duty. The programme was chaired by BCS Administration Academy Rector Md Abdur Rauf and attended by faculty members.