DHAKA, July 20 (V7N) —— Prime Minister’s Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah today called for making optimal use of every working hour of the state and every penny collected from taxpayers.
He said that one of the administration’s primary objectives should be to improve the quality of public services through the efficient use of time, financial resources, and manpower in government operations.
He made these remarks as the chief guest at a workshop organized to mark National Public Service Day 2026 at the Bangladesh Civil Service dministration Academy in the capital.
Public Administration Ministry in collaboration with the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy organized it.
The Prime Minister’s adviser said that before taking any step, officials must consider its necessity and its impact on public welfare. He noted that the time has come to evaluate every meeting, training session, and workshop.
"We must assess how much money we spent, how many working hours we invested, and how much public service improved as a result. This accountability should become an integral part of the administrative process," he said.
He further said that the global landscape is changing rapidly. A multipolar world order, geopolitical competition, shifts in global supply chains, the climate crisis, and the expansion of arificial intelligence are creating new challenges, he said.
Zabiullah said although these challenges cannot be completely avoided, their impact can be significantly mitigated through an efficient administration, prudent diplomacy, and a civil service driven by patriotism.
He urged government officials to remain vigilant, forward-looking, and adaptable to change.
He also called upon all officials to follow the Prime Minister’s example of discipline and patriotism in carrying out their duties.
