PM calls for people-oriented administration, faster hassle-free public services
Tarique Rahman described public trust as the state’s greatest asset, saying it grows gradually through transparency and accountability in government and administration.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (6 May) called for building a people-oriented administration to ensure faster, transparent and harassment-free services for citizens.
"The administration must be made people-oriented, and much of that depends on your role. Our government wants an administration where ordinary people receive services at government offices with respect, quickly, transparently and without harassment. It is you who must ensure this," he told deputy commissioners (DCs).
The prime minister made the remarks while addressing the "Annual Gathering-2026" of the Bangladesh Administrative Service Association at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar of Agargaon.
He also called upon the deputy commissioners and divisional commissioners to work impartially and without fear for the welfare of the country and its people.
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Tarique Rahman described public trust as the state's greatest asset, saying it grows gradually through transparency and accountability in government and administration.
The prime minister said he also strongly believes that although the country faces numerous challenges, it also has significant potential. "If we can make use of our country's demographic dividend and turn our young and working-age population into a skilled workforce, this population will become a valuable resource. They can transform our Bangladesh," he said.
He urged the deputy commissioners and divisional commissioners to work with a mindset of helping people as much as possible. "We also need to find all possible ways to uphold the religious and social values of our state and society. We must be guided by strong family values," he said.
"We should remember that the smallest unit of a state is the family. In the same way, a state is made up of many families. So, if families uphold religious and social values, national values will also become stronger," Tarique Rahman added.
The event was held marking the conclusion of the four-day Deputy Commissioners' Conference 2026, which began on 3 May at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium.
The closing event was organised by the Bangladesh Administrative Service Association, where the Prime Minister attended as the chief guest.
Prime Minister's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, cabinet members and the chiefs of the three services were also present.
