Deliver on govt pledges to build people's-welfare country

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman asks deputy commissioners to play a proactive role in implementing government's promises made to the people with a spirit of progress, accountability, transparency and efficiency in building a people-friendly administration.

He also forbids compromise on professionalism in their work that directly involves the people and execution of government policy decisions.

"I hope that, with your talent and competence, you will be able to play a vital role in efficiently implementing every promise made by the government to the people," he said while inaugurating a four-day DC Conference 2026 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Sunday.

The Prime Minister categorically says the government is committed to implementing every pledge of its election manifesto and the July National Charter as signed before the people. "We will implement each commitment step by step."

He reminds that the DCS are at the highest level of administration in running the state. "You are one of the main driving forces in building a strong, accountable, lawful and people-friendly state system."

Highlighting governance priorities, Tarique Rahman says good governance is the foundation of the current administration and requires efficient management, capable leadership and accountability.

The head of government says the government's position against corruption is clear: it does not want to make any compromise on corruption.

In his directives to the DCs, the Prime Minister emphasised the timely implementation of development projects, maintaining transparency in expenditure and ensuring quality in work.

He also urges officials not to use excessive legal complexities as excuses, but to adopt practical, effective and people-oriented decision-making so that citizens can receive timely benefits from government programmes.

Referring to sports-talent programme Notun Kuri Sports inaugurated in Sylhet on Saturday, Tarique Rahman says enthusiasm of young participants should inspire officials. "Let our spirit be like those children - their desire to move forward. That should be the spirit of this conference."

He also warns against compromising professionalism for promotions or preferred postings as such practices weaken neutrality and efficiency in public administration.

"All positions in administration are equally important. Officials must be mentally prepared to serve anywhere in the country and take on any responsibility," he notes.

He notes that public expectations are high as the government has been elected through a democratic process, and people now want to see real outcomes from its policies and programmes.