The four-day Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference began in Dhaka on Sunday morning following the assumption of office by the new BNP-led government. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the event at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium after walking from the Secretariat. The Cabinet Division reported that 498 proposals from divisional commissioners and DCs were included in the working papers, with the highest number—44—related to the health services sector.

According to the Cabinet Division, a total of 1,729 proposals were received, focusing on improving public and health services, reducing public suffering, infrastructure development, tourism, and legal reforms. The conference will feature 34 working sessions and include courtesy meetings with the President, Speaker, Chief Justice, Chief Election Commissioner, and the Anti-Corruption Commission. The event will conclude on May 6.

Key proposals include establishing an economic zone in Gazipur, rebuilding union sub-health centers, launching a 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur, and creating midwifery positions. Other proposals address education reforms, disability services, climate resilience funds, and price control mechanisms for essential goods.