Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on district commissioners to help fulfill the government’s pledges and establish a corruption-free, people-friendly administration. Speaking at the opening of the four-day Deputy Commissioners’ Conference 2026 at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, he emphasized that building a strong, accountable, and lawful state system is the government’s main goal. Senior officials, cabinet members, and advisers attended the event, which showcased a video on development activities.

Rahman outlined several directives, including ensuring transparency in project spending, timely implementation, and maintaining quality. He instructed DCs to curb market syndicates, prevent artificial crises, and involve citizens in a 20,000-kilometer canal excavation program to boost agriculture and rural employment. He also stressed the use of artificial intelligence and fourth industrial revolution technologies to make public services faster and more transparent.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that honesty, merit, and efficiency will guide recruitment and promotion in the civil service. He praised officials for their professionalism during the February 12 election and reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing every pledge in the “July Charter.”