Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has called on the country's bureaucrats to adopt the role of public servants rather than rulers to make democracy meaningful. He made the remarks at the District Commissioners’ Conference held yesterday. The Speaker emphasized that district commissioners play a crucial role in establishing democracy, as they serve as returning officers during national elections. He criticized the previous 16 years of Awami League rule, describing the election system during that period as marked by corruption and irregularities, and urged district commissioners to ensure free and fair elections in the future.

Hafiz Uddin Ahmed highlighted that democracy in Bangladesh was restored through the sacrifices of ordinary people, whose struggles from 1971 to 2024 were instrumental in achieving democratic governance. Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal stated that parliament is the heart of democracy and that democratic debate strengthens it. Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam Moni noted that district commissioners act as a bridge between the government and the people, playing a vital role in implementing national policies at the local level.

The event also featured remarks from senior officials, including the Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani, who delivered a vote of thanks.