Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged public administration officials to move beyond a bureaucratic mindset and serve as \u2018servants and friends of people,\u2019 saying their integrity, efficiency and accountability are key to the government\u2019s success.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are the link between making policies and putting them into action. Your honesty, competence and accountability form one of the key foundations of the government\u2019s success,\u201d he said while addressing officials after the inauguration of the new Training-cum-Dormitory Building of BIAM Foundation at its auditorium in Dhaka.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the need to modernise governance, he said the world has already entered the era of artificial intelligence and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, making it essential for public administration officials to keep pace with technological changes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe use of AI, automation and digital technologies can make our administration more efficient, transparent and accountable,\u201d Tarique said, adding that the government aims to deliver public services at citizens\u2019 doorsteps through information technology.<\/p>\n
He also assured continued support to strengthen the Bangladesh Institute of Administration and Management (BIAM) Foundation to build a skilled and future-ready civil service.<\/p>\n
Focusing on economic competitiveness, the prime minister stressed the importance of simplifying business processes through initiatives like single-window clearance, one-stop services and fully digital workflows.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur development vision must be inclusive, sustainable and humane. We want to build a Bangladesh where the benefits of development gradually reach every level of society, inequality declines, and eventually disappears,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The prime minister underscored the role of women and youth as key drivers of growth and said environmental protection and climate resilience must be integral to all policies.<\/p>\n
Tarique Rahman first laid the foundation stone for the third building of BIAM Foundation in Eskaton and later addressed officials at the BIAM Foundation auditorium.<\/p>\n
Emphasising the importance of training, he said there is no alternative to building a transparent, efficient and people-friendly administration to achieve the country\u2019s desired goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cModern administrative competence is not just about knowing rules\u2014it also requires the use of technology, data analysis, quick decision-making and a creative approach to public service,\u201d Tarique said.<\/p>\n
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The prime minister said the government is working to modernise training systems, expand advanced courses, and increase opportunities for research and policy-oriented education.<\/p>\n
Referring to the government\u2019s electoral pledges, he said those commitments are not merely political promises but a contract with the people.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government is determined to implement every commitment of its manifesto and the July Charter in letter and spirit,\u201d he said urging officials to contribute with their merit and professionalism.<\/p>\n
He also stressed the need to uphold transparency, accountability and ethical practices to maintain public trust, noting that civil servants play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness, continuity and stability of the state machinery.<\/p>\n
Tarique also asked the civil servants to work with integrity, professionalism and a deep sense of responsibility, saying a strong and accountable administration is essential to building a modern Bangladesh.<\/p>\n
“The current government is committed to developing merit-based, confident, creative and responsible human resources. There is no alternative to building a merit-driven, transparent, efficient and people-friendly public administration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
After more than one and a half decades, he said the country’s freedom-loving and democracy-loving people directly elected a democratic government through their votes.<\/p>\n
Tarique said the current government reflects the aspirations of ordinary people who have long yearned for an accountable, just and welfare-oriented system of governance.<\/p>\n
He said the mass uprising of July-August 2024 once again made it clear that the people are the true owners of this state.<\/p>\n
“So, as public servants, your foremost responsibility is to protect the interests and ensure the welfare of people, who are the rightful owners of the state\u2026Your decisions can affect a family, a region, or even the entire nation. That is why your responsibilities are not only administrative but also deeply moral and constitutional,\u201d the prime minister said.<\/p>\n
He said the government has already taken steps to fill vacant posts swiftly, strengthen the Public Service Commission and implement key administrative reforms.<\/p>\n
Tarique expressed hope that BIAM\u2019s curriculum and training environment would further enhance officials\u2019 professional skills, problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking.<\/p>\n
Founded on December 29, 1991, BIAM was later transformed into the BIAM Foundation in November 2002.<\/p>\n
BIAM officials said the newly inaugurated building is expected to significantly enhance its training capacity and residential facilities.<\/p>\n
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