Tarique urges district, divisional administrators to work without fear or bias

"The state's greatest asset is the people's trust," he reminds them

Tarique Rahman has advised deputy commissioners and divisional commissioners to work fearlessly and impartially in national interest.

He made the call while addressing the annual gathering of the Bangladesh Administrative Service Association at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) on Wednesday night.

The prime minister said, “Work fearlessly and impartially for the welfare of the country and its people. The government will provide active support for any lawful and humanitarian initiative you take, God willing.”

Emphasising the importance of the relationship between the government and the citizenry, he noted that public confidence is the foundation of a stable nation.

"The greatest asset of the state is the trust of the people. This trust is built gradually through the transparency and accountability of the government and the administration," he said.

"I firmly believe that you will remain diligent in this regard."

“Administration is not just a tool for enforcing laws, it is a means to serve people,” he said, adding that while challenges remain, the country also has significant potential.

He said transforming the young and working-age population into a skilled workforce could turn the “demographic dividend” into a national asset capable of driving Bangladesh’s future.

The gathering was held on the sidelines of the Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference.

Association members attended the event with their families.

The four-day DC Conference was inaugurated on Sunday at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium by the prime minister.

Referring to the government’s commitments, Tarique said the responsibility for implementing public-interest initiatives largely rests on the administration.

“The success of the administration ultimately reflects the success of the government,” he said, describing divisional and deputy commissioners as the government’s administrative “ambassadors” at the field level.

He said his government is committed to meeting public expectations and delivering on its promises.

“People are the owners of the state. When they visit offices with their problems, they should feel that ownership through the services they receive,” he said.

The prime minister noted that courteous and sincere behaviour from officials strengthens public trust in the state, while harassment erodes confidence not only in services but also in the government.

He said field-level officials play a key role in building that trust, adding that even if immediate solutions are not always possible, people should feel that authorities are genuinely committed to addressing their concerns.